Former England spinner Monty Panesar believes that India has a strong chance to win the fourth test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, if they stick to the basics and use the pitch position smart in Old Trafford. The India Trail will be looking at the level things after a narrow 22 runs at Lord’s in a series of 1-2 to five matches and when the team meets teams in Manchester.The 43 -year -old recently talked about how the pitch is likely to behave and what can both teams expect from it. Panesar told IANS, “I think India has a great chance to do well in the next Test match. The pitch will have everything to present, but it’s about the application and if they can do so, they will have a good chance to win,” Panesar told IANS. India has played nine Tests in Old Trafford so far, four necklaces and five draws. His last visit took place under MS Dhoni in 2014, which ended in a huge defeat by an innings and 54 runs.
Panesar, who has a lot of experience at the site, said that the surface would be challenging for both batsmen and bowlers. However, he ensured Indian bowling to give a firm warning before the important 4th Test. “This is going to be a good batting and bowling wicket, spinners will be introduced with something later. If you bowl badly. If you bowl badly, you will be punished. You will be punished. While batting, speed and bounce will be, it will be the fastest pitch so far. The bowlers will have to work hard to know this. The 43 -year -old, who played 50 Tests for England, recorded his best figures (10 for 187) against the West Indies in 2017. Panesar also shared his approach to high pressure situations during his game career.
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“While playing for England, there were key procedures. I focused on my preparation and processes, it helped me handle the pressure. It would be very difficult that I was focusing on the result.” “It was difficult, we had to be flexible and mentally strong. This is the most important and everything else falls in place. Take out the importance from the equation; Big opportunity, less important, it is important, it is important in the mindset so you can perform your best. I can perform better. The stakes are more; I used to enjoy bowling against the best batsmen in the world.”
