‘I don’t mind surfaces because I feel it’s same for everyone’ – Daniel Vettori maintains neutral stand on Indian pitches

Daniel Vettori. (Photo Source: MARTIN KEEP/AFP via Getty Images)

Current Australia assistant coach Daniel Vettori has put in his two cents on the raging controversy surrounding the Indian pitches being used for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023.

There have been a lot of talks and debates on the Indian pitches in the four-match Test series between India and Australia. The talks gained a lot of momentum after the conclusion of the third Test because the Indore pitch garnered a great amount of criticism.

The former all-rounder has stated that there was technically nothing wrong with the Indian pitches at all. The noise around the pitches, especially after the Indore Test, has gained a lot of unnecessary volume. He was of the opinion that the controversy was being blown completely out of proportion.

It doesn’t feel like the toss is the key ingredient: Daniel Vettori

“I don’t mind the surfaces because I feel it’s the same for everyone,” the 44-year-old said as quoted by India Today. “It doesn’t feel like the toss is the key ingredient. You almost know what to expect.”

Vettori went on to state that whatever be the condition of the pitch, a Test cricketer should always be well-prepared for it. There was no need for a cricketer to panic if they are well-prepared and confident with their skillset and mindset. Also, challenging pitches should be taken on one’s stride as it helps to challenge self and bring out one’s best gameplay.

“You turn up and you can see that it’s going to be this type of wicket and you can prepare for it. I think that allows some skill to come into it, some perseverance and some fortitude around the things that you have to do. The batting group, hearing them talk, has started to bind to that as well. A score of 30 could be a great day. It’s how you get that 30 that makes such a difference. The challenge is in accepting it more than anything. That’s easier said than done. That’s the main challenge on these surfaces. The expectation is so high that you’re going to do well and you are going to take a wicket every ball,” he added.

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