England will fancy their chances against India if the ball moves around: Cook
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London, July 1: Former England captain Alastair Cook reckons India will be in trouble if the ball moves around in the upcoming five-match Test series in the UK, notwithstanding their formidable batting line-up.
Cook pointed out India’s weakness against the moving ball. “India are a great side. England will always fancy their chances more if that ball moves. If the conditions are like that in the month of August with moisture around, England will fancy bowling to that Indian side.
“Yes, they are a world-class batting unit. But their big weakness is the ball that moves, if it nips. You always fancy your chances against them,” Cook said on BBC Test Match Special Podcast episode.
Speaking about the World Test Championship final against New Zealand, Cook observed that India “got a bit ahead of themselves” by choosing two spinners over an extra seamer despite overcast conditions. New Zealand won the inaugural WTC by beating India by eight wickets in a rain-marred final in Southampton.
