Written By: Danish
India begins WTC 2025-27 with a 5-Test series vs England. Gambhir wants practice pitches to mirror real match conditions for better adaptation.
Gambhir told curators: "No flat or overly green pitches." He seeks balanced surfaces to help batters and bowlers prepare effectively.
Curators tweaked grass density, net width & pitch length. The goal? Realistic practice conditions, not just batting-friendly tracks.
Brown but lively pitches are being prepared—offering seam movement for bowlers while allowing batters to adjust to English conditions.
India's squad features Gill (C), Pant (VC), Bumrah & Jadeja. Young talents like Nitish Reddy add depth to the visiting side.
England's home advantage vs India's prep strategy. Gambhir’s pitch demands aim to neutralize swinging conditions early in the series.
With balanced pitches, India hopes to start the WTC cycle strongly. Will Gambhir’s approach pay off? The 1st Test begins June 20!