England’s Test tour of India 2024, IND vs ENG: England captain Ben Stokes (ben stokes) Was surprised to see the Ranchi pitch for the fourth Test against India for the first time. There is suspense regarding the pitch at Ranchi’s JSCA International Stadium Complex, where the fourth match of the ongoing five-match Test series between India and England will be played from February 23.

The India vs England Test series has seen similar pitches in the three matches so far, so it is expected that something similar may be offered for the fourth Test. Meanwhile, Ben Stokes, after taking his first look at the Ranchi pitch, said that he had never seen anything like this before.

I have never seen anything like this before: Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes said that he found the Ranchi pitch quite confusing as it appeared to be covered with a lot of grass from a distance, but upon closer inspection the all-rounder found that there were many cracks visible on it, and this Can be challenging for both batting and bowling.

Ben Stokes told BBC Sport: “I’ve never seen anything like it before. I have no idea so I don’t know what could happen. If you look down one side of the opposite ends, it looks completely different from what I’m used to seeing, especially in India. “This wicket looks green and grassy in the changing room, but then when you go there, it looks different: very dark and rough and there are a lot of cracks in it.”

Know the opinion of Ollie Pope

On the other hand, England cricket team vice-captain Ollie Pope said that the half of the wicket is quite rough outside the “right-hand off stump” and this could help India’s off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin a lot.