Home benefit is a part of the problem of check cricket, Australia’s captain stated on Wednesday earlier than his group’s collection opener in opposition to India in Nagpur, after elements of the Australian media accused the hosts of selectively watering the pitch.
Pat Cummins, whose group simply must keep away from a 4-0 whitewash to make the World Test Championship last in June, conceded that Australia’s left-handed batsmen may need to work additional laborious to attain runs in the course of the match, which begins on Thursday.
The manner the Nagpur pitch has been ready has left the realm outdoors left-handers’ off-stump dry at each ends. Cummins didn’t reveal his taking part in XI, however Australia might probably choose 5 left-handed batsmen of their prime seven, setting the scene for a possible a trial by spin.
“That’s part of the challenge of playing away,” Cummins informed reporters.
“Home groups need to win at residence. In Australia, we’re fortunate we’ve usually received tempo and bounce.
“Home match advantage, I don’t think it’s a terrible thing. It’s another challenge and makes touring over here even harder when you know the conditions are custom-made for them.”
Cummins stated all-rounder Cameron Green, recovering from a finger damage, would miss the opener, becoming a member of pacemen Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc on the sidelines.
Australia could blood uncapped Todd Murphy alongside fellow off-spinner Nathan Lyon, and Peter Handscomb may pip Matthew Renshaw for the quantity six place to convey right-handed selection of their southpaw-heavy lineup.
“I think it is a factor over here,” Cummins stated.
“With so much traffic from the right-handers’ bowling, at times there is a bit more out there for the left handers.”
Cummins additionally spelled out how his batters can overcome spin.
“You’ve got have those different options – the sweeps, the reverse sweeps, a really clean method.”
