England Pacer's Scathing Attack On 'Horrific' Indian Pitches

ENG wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes recalled the pitch during the 1st Test match vs IND in Hyderabad and said that it was 'horrific".

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Ben Foakes added another chapter to the already long book of opinions regarding Indian tracks

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He added that the English batters still have the fear of getting out which kept in their shells

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Both England and India have arrived in Visakhapatnam ahead of the 2nd Test beginning on Friday

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Ollie Pope stepped onto the crease and changed the entire complexion in the 1st Test with his reverse sweeps.

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Debutant Tom Hartley introduced himself and spun India's batters out with his spell of 7/62.

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England Pacer's Scathing Attack On 'Horrific' Indian Pitches

ENG wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes recalled the pitch during the 1st Test match vs IND in Hyderabad and said that it was 'horrific".

ENG Players' attack on IND

Ben Foakes added another chapter to the already long book of opinions regarding Indian tracks

Foakes Adding to the list

He added that the English batters still have the fear of getting out which kept in their shells

Change in Mindset

Both England and India have arrived in Visakhapatnam ahead of the 2nd Test beginning on Friday

2nd Test

Ollie Pope stepped onto the crease and changed the entire complexion in the 1st Test with his reverse sweeps.

Pope To the Rescue

Debutant Tom Hartley introduced himself and spun India's batters out with his spell of 7/62.

Tom Hartley