Vikram Rathour pinpoints reason why India lost Tests in New Zealand but won in Australia

Team India, under leership of Virat Kohli, is all set to take on visiting England side in a four-match Test series. India recently defeated Australia in Australia without presence of some of ir star players like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohamm Shami, KL Rahul and captain Kohli himself. Remarkably, India’s result in Australia was completely in contrast to ir performance in New Zealand in February last year, where y lost both Tests to lose series 2-0.

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Batting coach Vikram Rathour reveals reason behind success during India vs Australia 2020

Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour recently interacted with ESPNCricinfo. When asked about why Team India succeeded in Australia but failed in New Zealand, Rathour said that conditions were “challenging” in New Zealand as ball tends to seem a lot more re. He ded that it was his first overseas tour as a batting coach, ever since he took up role in late 2019.

Vikram Rathour believes that team did t “prepared that well” for New Zealand, considering re was “hardly any time” for training to counter ir bowling attack on grassy wickets. 51-year-old said that situation for Australian tour was a “little different” as he himself prepared for trip months in vance during pandemic-induced lockdown period itself.

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He said that he h a lot of discussions with his fellow support staff members during lockdown period, where y “went through areas” regarding possible tactics of Australian bowling attack. When training resumed, players started implementing those strategies and started preparing for Australia, according to Rathour.  

India vs England 1st Test details

India vs England 1st Test match is scheduled to go underway at M. A. Chidambaram Stium in Chennai from Friday, February 5 onwards. venue will also host second Test before action shifts to newly-revated Motera Stium in Ahmedab for final two matches. Test series will be followed by five T20Is and three ODIs.

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Indian players train ahe of England Tests

India vs England live streaming details

For India vs England live streaming in India, fans can tune in to Star Sports Network. Meanwhile, for India vs England live scores, one can visit official website and social media ps of BCCI and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). live streaming of first Test is also available for fans on Disney+ Hotstar app.

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Im source: PTI