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Is India preparing Two pitches for the fourth Test? Latest pictures leaves fans in splits
As India and Australia are set to face each other in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy curiosity emerges over the pitches. After getting defeated by Australia in The third Test India will be looking to make a comeback in the final game of the series.
However, Third Test lasted just three days and the pitch have been rated poorly by the apex council of the game. Now all eyes are on the pitch for the upcoming game at the Narendra Modi Stadium and the latest pictures of the ground have created a buzz among the fans.
The Ahmedabad pitch, which appears to be a mystery in itself, has come under additional scrutiny as a result of the rating and the criticism of the Indore wicket. Meanwhile, according to the latest reports Two pitches are being prepared for the game at the same time in the Motera stadium.
These pictures have raised speculations over the decision of pitches for the series decider. Fans and former cricketers are in splits after the pitch curator decided to cover two sets of pitches. Notably, India has tasted their own medicine as it failed to make an impact in the third Test and succumbed to the spinners.
Will India make it to the finals of the Test Championship?
India after winning the first two matches of the series has retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the fourth consecutive year. They will be looking to win the fourth Test to avoid the Draw and to make it into the finals of the Test Championship. Australia who has already qualified for the same will be looking to win the game and draw four-match Test series.
Australia will be captained by stand-in skipper Steve Smith as Pat Cummins is set to miss the fourth Test too. He is in Australia with his ill mother and will be missed by the visitors. On the other hand, India will expect their batters to score runs and contribute to the win.