Sitanshu Kotak has given a big statement about the pitch of Lord’s Test and Jofra Archer (Photo-Getty Images)
Team India is now playing the third Test match against England at Lord’s Stadium in London, which is starting from July 10. However, before the commencement of this Test match, India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has made a big statement about the Lord’s Test pitch and England fast bowler Jofra Archer. Jofra Archer has returned to the Test team after a long time. There is also a report that he can be included in England’s playing XI of the third Test match. Talking about Sitanshu Kotak, according to him, the team will definitely have some trouble with the arrival of Archer.
Sitanshu Kotak made a big statement
Sitanshu Kotak said in a press conference before the third Test match, ‘I think you said that there is a little more grass on the pitch, as much as we saw in the first two matches. But after the final cut tomorrow, we will know how the pitch will be. The first and second innings in the Test match on Lord’s pitch score less. That is why we can say that the bowlers will get help here and the batsmen will be difficult to bat. But I believe that all this is above your mindset. Maximum time should be spent on the wicket and the pitch should be understood.
Regarding Jofra Archer, Kotak further said, ‘With the arrival of Jofra Archer, there will definitely be some challenge. There may be some changes in bowling in the England team, about which we do not know. The batsmen will get a challenge in the wicket. If you bat well then this is a big thing and if you do not do it, then any wicket will be difficult for you. Talking about Jofra Archer, his Test team is returning after 4 years. He played his last Test match against India in 2021. Now they can return to their third Test against the India team.
Jofra Archer’s data in Test cricket
Jofra Archer has taken 42 wickets at an average of 31.04 in 13 Tests for England. He has played two Tests against India in which the deadly fast bowler has taken four wickets. England won the first Test match against Team India. Talking about the second Test, Team India made a very good comeback and defeated England. The 5 match Test series is at 1-1. Now it has to be seen which team win in the third Test?
