India's assistant coach Abhishek Nair on Wednesday insisted that he does not get the pitches prepared as per his requirement in Test matches and also supported out-of-form veteran Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma, saying that they need to make a comeback. More time should be given for. After losing a Test series at home for the first time in twelve years, India will try to save its reputation in the third and final Test against New Zealand from Friday.
Playing on a pitch conducive to spinners, India lost the second Test in Pune by 113 runs. There are speculations that the pitch at Wankhede Stadium may again be favorable for spinners. Nair denied that spin-friendly pitches were being made for the best performance of the team.
Nair said on the eve of the final Test, “I wish we could customize the pitches but we don't do that. The curators do that. We play whatever pitch is given to us (even if it is a pitch conducive to fast bowling). Be it or a turn pitch). He said, “As cricketers and as a team, we play on what is given to us. We do not try to create situations as per our wish.”
Both Rohit and Kohli are struggling with poor form and this has affected the team's performance. Nair said that there is nothing wrong with these great players of modern times and they just need some time and support. He said, “I have seen nothing but love for them everywhere. When a top player goes through difficult times, sometimes it is about giving them time and believing that they will bounce back. They work hard. do.” Nair said, “Everyone has worked hard. Everyone wants to perform well. Be it Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma or young players like Shubman Gill. The efforts are there.”
He said, “The attitude is great. I think they are working hard. Sometimes you have to have a little patience. Even with the greatest players and they can have tough times. I'm sure that soon, we will have a lot more to admire about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and everyone else, we just need to have a little patience.”
Nair said that it would be 'strong' to say that the current Indian batsmen are not able to play spin as well as the earlier batsmen. “That's a bit of a harsh statement. When you're trying to achieve something, there always comes a time when you fall behind to some extent because you're trying to play cricket in a different way,” he said. And you're trying to push yourself out of your comfort zone.” Nair said, “Sometimes the results don't go your way but if you are patient and then when things go the way of the team and an individual, it pays off in the long run.”
Nair said that the performance in the last two matches has not changed the atmosphere in the dressing room. He said, “There will come a time when you will not perform so well. When India lost the World Cup (final) in India, it was a difficult moment for everyone in Indian cricket.” “But then a few (eight) months later we were world champions. Coming back is always a great journey. That's how stories and legacies are made,” the Indian coach said.
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