IND vs. Eng: ‘The essence of the game disappears’ – Shubman Gill Slams Dukes Ball, Clot Pitch despite the record run -scoring spree | Cricket news

New Delhi: India’s captain Shubman Gill can re-write the record book with about 600 runs in just four innings in this series, but the young captain has expressed strong concern over the rapid determining quality of the Duke ball and the irresponsible nature of English pitch so far.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Speaking after India’s 336 -run win over England in the second Test in Edgbaston – his first win as Test Captain – Gill was clear about the challenges faced by the bowlers in the series.

“This is very difficult for the bowlers,” Gill said.“More than the wicket, perhaps the ball gets out of size very quickly. It softens very quickly. I don’t know what it is – whether it is a wicket or ball. But it is very difficult to get a wicket in such circumstances when there is nothing there. ,

Duke ball, traditionally known for its durability and seam movement, has come under investigation to lose size and hardness only after 30 overs – a concern raised by many players in recent years.Gill said how the lack of assistance from both pitch and ball reduces strategic depth in the game: “If the ball is doing something, you can somehow plan something, and then fun to play,” he said.“If only the first 20 overs matters and after that you are defending the whole day, then the essence of the game disappears.”On the flat surface, Gill scored 269 and 161 runs in Edgbaston, but such pitches reduced Test cricket competition. He added with a laugh: “As we play in India, most of the pitches are friendly. It looks good here and get good pitches for a while.”Looking forward for the third Test at Lord’s, from July 10, Gill is not expecting another road: “I don’t think they will give such a flat wicket. But we will assess it and decide the best possible combination.”