The four-match series between Indian and England currently stands level at 1-1. Both the teams will look forwad to take lead in a pink-ball Test, beginning February 24 at the Motera Stadium. Ahead of the encounter, England batsman Zak Crawley has said that he would be surprised if India decides to produce an absolute 'green seamer for the upcoming third Test.
A website quoted Crawley as saying, "Pink ball seems to be swinging more than the red ball and doing a bit more for the seamers. It seems to be a bit harder so the spinners are skidding it on a bit more as well. So it's going to play differently than the red ball. I expect to see more seam in this game. The spinners are still going to have to play a big role. I'd be surprised if they produced an absolute green seamer. I think it will still spin quite a bit but the seamers are going to have a bit more of a chance than in the last couple."
Virat led team remains in contention to enter the final of the ICC World Test Championship. The victory in Chennai on Tuesday has lifted India to the second position with 69.7 percentage points on the points table but they need to win the another to qualify for the final of the first edition of the championship.
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