England won their last ICC World Test Championship series versus Sri Lanka 2-0 while Team India pulled off a historic 2-1 victory Down Under. Both teams have equal momentum coming into the series. However, many former cricketers, including Sachin Tendulkar and Kris Srikkanth, have backed the Virat Kohli-led outfit to emerge victorious in this series.
David Gower had a different viewpoint. Talking about the significance of Day 1 in Chennai, Gower said:
David Gower also stated that he felt the pace bowlers were England’s best weapon. However, he added that Team India would be ready to face them after their recent performances against the Australian bowlers.
I think Team India’s series against England will be a very, very well-fought series: Dilip Doshi
Former Indian cricketer Dilip Doshi was also a part of the pre-series conversation. Doshi agreed with David Gower and said the first day at the MA Chidambaram Stadium would play a significant role in how the series played out. When asked if Team India would have a plan to attack the visitors, Doshi pointed out both teams have experienced bowlers who could perform well under any conditions.
Doshi added that both teams would not have a fixed plan for success. He opined Team India and England would adjust as per the game’s situation. Lastly, Dilip said Team India’s first home series of 2021 would be a closely-contested affair.
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