Jack Leach warns Indian batsmen of replicating Ashley Giles' 2001 'negative line' tactic

With Inda vs England series inching closer, players from both sides are ensuring to leave stones unturned in ir preparations for crucial Test matches. wickets in India will be favourable to spin bowlers and y are likely to dominate contest between bat and ball. England's left-arm orthodox spinner Jack Leach, recently revealed that he has devised several plans to get better of Indian batters. 

India vs England: Jack Leach threatens to use  'negative line' tactic against Indian batsmen 

Former England spinner Ashley Giles was one who resorted to aforementioned tactic in back in 2001-02 series in India. left-arm bowler repeatedly bowled outside leg stump from over wicket to Sachin Tendulkar, in an attempt to stop him from scoring runs quickly. ploy seemed to reap benefits for English bowler, as he became first and only bowler to stump Tendulkar in Test match cricket, dismissing him for 90 in Bengaluru.

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In his conversation with Sky Sports, Jack Leach revealed how he has discussed ploy with Ashley Giles. However, he reckoned that he would be more inclined to bowl around  wicket, as compared to Giles, who bowled over wicket. He assured that he would look to stick to his strengths, but also hinted that he could take a leaf out of Giles' book depending on situation of match. 

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29-year-old lauded Graeme Swann and Monty Panesar for ir exceptional performances in India during England's 2012 tour. player stated that he is keen to learn from two spinners, but he is t keen on making changes to his own game. Jack Leach along with Dom Bess and Moeen Ali will be key players for visitors on spin-friendly Indian wickets. 

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two cricketing giants will battle it out in four Test matches in upcoming series. India will host ir first international series after COVID-19 enforced break. first two fixtures will be played in Chennai at  M. A. Chidambaram, whereas refurbished Sardar Patel Stium of Ahmedab will host final two Test matches. two teams will n play five T20I games at Ahmedab itself before moving to Pune for three ODI encounters. 

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