India's lack of preparation for Tests cost them: Shaun Pollock
SOUTH AFRICA GREAT Shaun Pollock criticized Indian batsmen for their approach in the recently concluded 3-match Test series.
Prior to the ODI series win, team India were beaten 2-1 by the hosts.As reported by Indian Express, Pollock stated that he was disappointed with Indian batsmen’s lack of preparation and poor show with the bat.
“I was a little bit surprised by their batting. When they came on this tour I thought it was going to be their strength. I was a bit disappointed by the way they went (in the Test series). Looking back, I think they have identified that preparation-wise they needed to be here for more time. I suppose it goes down to what are the actual goals you want to achieve. If you want to win Test series away from home, then you have to give them more priority. And priority means more preparation.”
The legendary all-rounder stated India should have planned the tour better to allow players to get some time before the Test series.
“We have seen they are now settled in ODIs. Probably they could have structured the tour better and had ODIs before Tests, and that could have been better preparation for India. I think practice matters. You need to have two practice matches and have a guarantee that you are genuinely good opposition than just developing players. You have to set your goals.”
South Africa’s leading wicket-taker reckoned Kohli sees a bit of himself in the attitude and confidence displayed by Hardik Pandya.
“I clearly get the impression that Virat Kohli loves Hardik Pandya’s attitude. It’s very similar to the way Kohli plays his cricket. And because he loves that attitude there is a good chance that Pandya will get a long run in the side, to settle himself and cement his spot in the team. That’s the nature of cricket. If the captain likes the way a player goes about his business then that player will get an extra run (of opportunities).”
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