Rawalpindi: PCB Plans Spin-Friendly Pitch for 3rd Test
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After the tremendous victory against England in the 2nd Test, PCB wants a spin-friendly wicket in Rawalpindi for the 3rd Test as well to get home advantage.
For the coming third Test match against England, the Pakistan Cricket Board is making the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium ready for spin in an effort to maximize home advantage. The fixture, which is scheduled to start on October 24, is a part of a calculated attempt to build up circumstances that would test England’s batting lineup, particularly by exploiting Pakistan’s spin spinners.
Rawalpindi Pitch Set to Be Spin-Friendly
The Rawalpindi surface, which has historically favoured fast bowlers, is being modified to better accommodate Pakistan’s spin attack. The stadium has been equipped with big fans and LPG warmers to keep the surface as dry as possible in order to do this. Batsmen have a harder time settling on hard surfaces, which tend to help spin bowling. It is believed that the PCB made a premeditated choice to select a dry, spin-friendly surface in order to offset England’s power and maximize Pakistan’s spinners, namely Sajid Khan and Nauman Ali.
PCB’s Strategic Plan for Rawalpindi Test
Aqib Javed, a former fast bowler, will lead a selector’s team that will be visiting the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Making sure the pitch is ready to serve spin bowlers with the most support conceivable is their aim. The preparation will be supervised by renowned pitch curator Tony Hemming. His ability to design things that encourage spin bowling may be very important to Pakistan’s approach. Pakistan wants to duplicate England’s struggles against strong spin at Rawalpindi, their home ground, in the 3rd Test.
PCB Aims to Boost Home Advantage in Rawalpindi
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has given full authority to the selection committee to choose the final XI for the Rawalpindi Test. This is a significant change since the pitch staff and the selection committee will collaborate closely to make sure that the atmosphere is ideal for spin supremacy. As Pakistan attempts to defeat England, the third Test in Rawalpindi may be a game-changer.
It is obvious that the PCB intends to take advantage of the home conditions to challenge England in the series decider by preparing a spin-friendly pitch in Rawalpindi. Pakistan wants to make Rawalpindi a stronghold for their next Test match with the correct mix of dry conditions and talented spinners.
