AUS vs IND 2024-25: Know what is snake crack? Which the Perth pitch curator did not expect amid heavy rain
The first match of the BGT series will be played at Optus Stadium, Perth from 22 November. Perth (Image Credit- Twitter X) Snake cracks in the pitch are a common thing in Perth, Australia. Because of this, the bowlers get a lot of pace and bounce in the old cricket ground located at WACA, Perth. So, the new stadium recently completed at Optus Stadium in Perth is also of this type. The bowlers will also get to see pace and bounce from this pitch, and as the game progresses, the snake cracks on the pitch will open up further. Because of this, spinners can play an important role. Because sometimes these cracks can open up to the extent of 5 mm and batting in this situation is not at all easy. However, preparations for the new pitch that has been completed at the Optus Stadium have been hampered by continuous rain. The pitch had been covered for a long time and this has forced pitch curator Issac McDonald to adapt to the conditions. But despite this, he feels that there will be an equal competition between ball and bat in the first test match of BGT starting from November 22 in Perth. He also said that the pitch is expected to be bad, but big snake cracks are not expected, which troubles the batsmen a lot. Issac McDonald gave a big statement Let us tell you that before the first match of BGT starting in Perth, Issac McDonald was quoted by Business Standard as saying – This (Snake Crack) is based on a lot of conditions. At the moment, we are leaning towards rolling it a little more over the top for a pleasant even collision between bat and ball. It would be good for the pitch if the sun comes out. But really the curating team is spontaneous. I don’t think this weather will spoil the pitch, but there will be some deterioration in the pitch. But with big snake cracks like the ones at the Waka, I don’t think the weather will take us there.
AUS vs IND: Host Australia prepared such a pitch for Perth Test, picture went viral
The first Test between Australia and India will be played in Perth from 22 November. AUS vs IND, Perth Pitch (Photo Source: The first match of the five-match Test series between Australia and India under the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played in Perth from November 22. Both the teams are preparing vigorously for this series. How will the Perth pitch be for the first match? There is a lot of discussion going on regarding this. Meanwhile, the type of pitch that Australia has prepared for the first match has been revealed. Australia has prepared green wicket pitch A picture of the Perth pitch for the first Test between Australia and India is going viral on social media. The special thing is that the host team prepared a green wicket before the first match and is watering it thoroughly. Let us tell you, the pitch of Optus Stadium, Perth is usually helpful for the bowlers and it is clear from the viral picture that the fast bowlers are going to get good help here. India have a 100 per cent track record at the Optus Stadium and this will give confidence to the players. See the viral picture of Perth Pitch here- Here’s the first look of the Perth pitch ahead of the first Test between Australia and India #AUSvsIND WATCH: pic.twitter.com/COsoTYVE8h — CricTracker (@Cricketracker) November 18, 2024 Team India’s troubles have increased before the start of the Test series against Australia. Captain Rohit Sharma is not going to play the first test due to the birth of his second child. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul got injured during the match simulation at the WACA ground. Gill has suffered a thumb fracture, due to which he may be out of the first test. According to media reports, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul can open for India in the first test. Devdutt Padikkal can be seen at number-3 in place of Shubman Gill. Let us tell you, Padikkal was touring Australia with India A for two four-day matches. At the same time, news of debut of Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy is also coming out.