“They have embraced the challenges and have overcome whatever obstacles they faced – as recently as the Australia series – and there’s a lot of talent and depth in this Indian line-up. But having said that, since it’s a one-off match, I feel whichever team bats well in the first innings will hold the ace,” Laxman informed Sportstar.
The staff is in Southampton and is below quarantine within the stadium premises. On the opposite hand, Kiwi aspect led by Kane Williamson is taking part in a Test collection towards England, with the guests holding the higher hand within the first Test at Lord’s.
“Well, theoretically, that’s an advantage for New Zealand, because whenever you play any Test match in overseas conditions, you at least would like to play one – if not two – (practice) matches before the main match. There’s no doubt it helps you to get acclimatized to the conditions. That’s always been the norm for so many years.
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“Especially for the batsmen, it will take time to get used to the new conditions. So, theoretically, New Zealand has the advantage.”
India has despatched a 20-member squad for the tour of England and after the completion of the ultimate towards NZ, India will play a 5-match collection towards England.
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