England skipper Alastair Cook said that the English team is well prepared for the four-Test series and they would be looking to put India under pressure, says a report in The DNA.
"There is always a lot of pressure on the home team but one thing we've seen is that they have an excellent home record. History shows that they've coped with that over the years. Our job is to put them under pressure," said Cook.
"All through the tour we have said that we have wanted to get used to conditions. It is for the first time since I've been playing that we've had three practice games. We'd have liked to face more quality spinners but we can't control that. What we have had available, we've had some excellent bowlers in the nets," he added.
On handling Indian spinners, Cook said, “We're ready, that's the reason why we came here three weeks in advance. You're going to lose wickets no matter who is bowling, in any game, you can read what you want, but the proof of the pudding is in the eating. We can always deal with what is thrown at us.”
Meanwhile, The Times of India reports that Alastair Cook We're ready, that's the reason why we came here three weeks in advance. You're going to lose wickets no matter who is bowling, in any game, you can read what you want, but the proof of the pudding is in the eating. We can always deal with what is thrown at us.
"While I was home, Alastair Cook left messages asking if I could bring his England blazer back with me. He'd forgotten it and he needs the blue jacket, complete with England crest, for the coin toss at the start of each Test," Swann was quoted in the report.
"But I didn't check my phone -- I had a few other things on my mind. In the end, I believe a friend has brought out Cooky's blazer," he added.