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Bangladesh batter Litton Das revealed that the crew is making an attempt to get used to the SG balls and the way in which they behave forward of their upcoming two-match Take a look at collection in opposition to India. Seeking to construct on their latest historic Take a look at success in Pakistan, Bangladesh will have interaction in a two-match red-ball collection in opposition to India, kicking off subsequent week in Chennai. Will probably be a special problem for Bangladesh as they break one norm. Bangladesh performed with Kookaburra ball of their residence internationals and their lately concluded Take a look at collection in opposition to Pakistan.
Nevertheless, India use an SG ball, which may be very totally different from Kookaburra and brings a special set of challenges with it. One of many distinguished variations between the 2 is the seam. SG ball has a distinguished seam, however the identical cannot be mentioned for Kookaburra.
“The ball shall be a special one in India. It’s a little tougher to play in opposition to the SG ball. The Kookaburra ball is less complicated to play when it will get outdated. It’s the reverse with the SG ball. It’s tougher to get away in opposition to the outdated ball when it is the SG,” Litton mentioned, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.
In Bangladesh’s first Take a look at collection whitewash over Pakistan, the 29-year-old batter performed a vital function within the second match.
He rescued Bangladesh after the guests had been diminished to 26/6 within the first inning. Litton (138) solid a 165-run partnership with Mehidy Hasan Miraz to tug Bangladesh out of a peculiar state of affairs.
He identified the necessity to transfer ahead from their previous laurels in opposition to Pakistan and deal with what lies forward of the crew.
“We performed good cricket in opposition to Pakistan, however it’s already previously. It is necessary for us to look ahead. We are going to want your (media’s) assist. It might be useful when you do not speak in regards to the Pakistan collection. As a participant, it’s already previously for me,” Litton added.
The opening Take a look at will start in Chennai on September 19, and the second Take a look at shall be performed in Kanpur from September 27.
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