India is all set to face England in the prolific 5-match Test series. The first match of the marquee series will begin on 4th August at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Meanwhile, Sunil Gavaskar has backed Team India to defeat England comfortably in the high-profile clash. Notably, Team India has already lost some important members before the series.
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has given his opinions on India vs England Test series. Speaking to The Hindu, Sunil Gavaskar asserted:
“My prediction is… again this time I am making it contingent to the weather. If the weather in August… I left England about 10 days ago and the weather was absolutely brilliant. It was hot most of the time. I am being told it is raining a little bit. If the hot conditions are there for 22 out of possible 25 days, then I think India will win 4-0.”
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“In case you have a situation where the weather is going to be a factor, then I think India will win 3-1, but I think India will still go on to win, because England is now a very depleted side and their batting, as we saw in the series against New Zealand is being brittle,” Sunil Gavaskar added.
Notably, India has managed to win only three series against England in 1971,1986, and 2007 (in England). Also, India has lost 14 of the 18 series played against mighty England in England. India will be hoping to win the first series in England after 2007.
“I do believe that Virat Kohli will come out triumphs as he did in 2018” – Sunil Gavaskar
The Indian captain Virat Kohli will have to contribute huge runs if India wants to win the series. Meanwhile, the English pacer James Anderson will be a major threat for team India. Anderson dominated Kohli during the 2014 series however Kohli came back stronger against England in 2018.
Meanwhile, Sunil Gavaskar feels that Virat Kohli will dominate Anderson who is in the twilight of his career during the series.
“I wish I could predict an accurate answer. But looking at the way Kohli adapted in 2018, looking at the way he was so certain around off-stump, his shot selection was so immaculate, I just think Anderson as a fast bowler getting three-year older and Virat Kohli getting three years more experienced, and I think batsmen are at their peak around this 28-33-34, I do believe that Virat Kohli will come out triumphs as he did in 2018,” Sunil Gavaskar added.
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