Indian captain MS Dhoni expected that the Hyderabad pitch will assist the spinners ahead of the first match against New Zealand, says a report in Deccan Herald.
“I have always said that when you go to different parts of the world, you expect to get something there. Similarly when you come to the sub-continent -- it’s not like I am talking only about India and it could be Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh also -- you need to have wickets that turn and assist spinners. That’s why they are special.”
He added, “We are hoping that this particular wicket will have something for the spinners. The red soil content is more, so even the fast bowlers will get some help. But overall it feels the spinners will get some bounce and turn as the game progresses.”
New Zealand skipper, Ross Taylor on the other hand hoped to extract some swing, “I didn’t see it today, I saw it yesterday. Obviously the overhead conditions might play a bit of a part.”
Controversies just don’t seem to elude the Indian team as Laxman’s sudden retirement has lit up a new flair.
Indian captain, MS Dhoni was quoted in The Indian Express saying, “Well, you think it’s a controversy but people who know me have always complained that I am someone who is difficult to get hold of. That’s the reason why Laxman couldn’t get to me. It’s not something new. I am trying to improve but not just improving.”