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After India's loss to England in the recent match, Varun Chakravarthy discussed the playing conditions in Rajkot, highlighting how the pitch changed during the second innings. He pointed out that the pitch slowed down, which gave England's spinners an advantage. Chakravarthy mentioned that the Indian team was expecting dew to appear, but it never did, which worked in favor of the England team.
Chakravarthy said, "What I observed was the pitch definitely got slower in the second innings. We thought that there might be dew which might set in, but the dew didn't set in. So, that definitely played in their favour." The absence of dew meant the ball did not become easier to handle for the spinners, making it more challenging for the Indian batsmen.
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He also praised England's experienced spinner, Adil Rashid. Chakravarthy acknowledged Rashid's skill, calling him a "legend" who knew exactly how to bowl in such conditions. Rashid made it difficult for Axar Patel to rotate the strike, putting pressure on the Indian side.
The change in pitch conditions, combined with Rashid's exceptional spin bowling, played a key role in England's victory. Despite India's strong start, the slow pitch and lack of dew helped England maintain control throughout the game.
In the post-match press conference, Chakravarthy reflected on the lessons learned and how the team will analyze the conditions more closely in future matches. He also emphasized that the team would focus on adapting to different pitch conditions to improve their performance in upcoming games.
