The matter was brought to our notice by the match referee who requested that an exception be made and the Indians' request be accommodated.

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It is always easy to put the blame on the curators if we don't come up to the expectations of those who run and play the game. Good weather and time factor are very crucial all the time.

162

I am standing in the ground at the moment and the weather here is absolutely fabulous. The sun is shining brightly and this will help in preparing a good pitch.

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It is a good seaming pitch that has a green top. But I would advise the quickies of both the teams not to get carried away and try to pitch the ball up to extract seam movement instead of spraying the ball all over in an effort to bowl fast.

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