‘ICC should step in…’: Ex-Australia stars blast India's ‘doctored’ Nagpur pitch - Hindustan Times

The talk around Nagpur's pitch for the first India vs Australia Test match starting Thursday has gained momentum on the eve of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener.

Simon O’Donnell, a former Australia all-rounder, wanted ICC interventions to stop India from gaining an advantage.

Former Australia fast bowler, Jason Gillespie, who has toured India multiple times, said India are trying to stifle Australia with spin as they feel that is perhaps their best bet to win the four-match Test series and qualify for the World Test Championship final.

"Australia has six left-handers in their top eight, so if you start multi-preparing parts of the deck that’s straight-up pitch doctoring, it’s poor.

The less rolling and more watering on the side generally leaves the top layer of the pitch loose, which makes the surface appear dusty in the beginning but it settles down from the second day and starts to assist spinners aiming at a particular length.

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