ENG vs IND 2021: “India, Being A Sub-Continent Team, Might Face Some Difficulty” – Salman Butt

Virat Kohli-led India is all set to face Joe Root-led side in England. The marquee series is set to have 5 top-class encounters. The first match of the series will begin on 4 August at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.

While discussing about the India vs England 5-match Test series former Pakistan captain Salman Butt gave his opinion on the game. Salman butt said that the conditions will be challenging for both teams. However, England being the home team will have an advantage, and India will be in a lot of trouble. Butt stated:

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“Both India and England are among the top two teams of cricket. The pitch for the first Test in Trent Bridge has been shared on Twitter and the surface looks green as of now. If the pitch has grass on it, there will definitely be movement and moisture. Batsmen from both sides will be tested. It will be easier for England as they are used to such conditions. India, being a sub-continent team, might face some difficulty. There was movement in the World Test Championship (WTC) final surface and Indian players struggled. Definitely, it will be a challenge for India, no doubt about that.”

Meanwhile, Salman Butt pinpointed that England doesn’t have a strong batting like New Zealand. Also, he pointed out India has a good bowling unit, with help of little help from the pitch they might do good. Former Pakistan cricketer stated:

“England’s batting though is not better than New Zealand. For England, Ben Stokes is not there. So, apart from Joe Root and a couple of others, the remaining batsmen are free-flowing stroke players. India seamers are good bowlers and, if the ball moves around, against them you cannot play as freely as you do in white-ball cricket.”

“The bowling, teams will be hoping people don’t get injured” – Salman Butt

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While talking about Indian batting he suggested India need to score 350 runs consistently to stay ahead. Also, he pinpointed teams need to manage the workload of players considering the series contains 5 Test matches. Salman Butt asserted:

“India’s batting will be the key in England. If India can keep scoring 350 on a consistent basis, things could be difficult for England. It all depends on the amount of runs India gets. In the bowling, teams will be hoping people don’t get injured. Remember, this is a five-match series. India are also playing a five-Test series after a long time. Workload management and which combinations to play will be important. It depends on how the two teams approach it. Things could be tough for India. At the same time, they also have a great opportunity to win a Test series in England.”