Starc Calls India-England Test Pitches “Absolute Highways,” Fears Bowling to Gill

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has expressed his surprise at the nature of the pitches prepared for the recent India-England Test series. He vividly described them as “absolute highways,” highlighting the significant advantage they offered to batsmen.

Starc Impressed by Gill, Worried about Bowling on Flat Pitches

Starc admitted he wouldn’t relish the challenge of bowling to a batsman in the kind of form Shubman Gill displayed, especially on such batting-friendly surfaces. The comment underscores the sheer dominance batsmen enjoyed throughout the series. He noted the conditions closely resembled those typically found in the sub-continent, making it particularly challenging for bowlers to make an impact.

High Scores Not a Concern in England, Says Starc

Interestingly, Starc downplayed concerns about the high scores posted throughout the series in England. He seemed to suggest that such conditions are not entirely unexpected, further emphasizing the difficulty bowlers faced on these pitches.