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

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has openly expressed his surprise at the nature of the pitches prepared for the recent India-England Test series. He described the surfaces as “absolute highways,” clearly indicating their batting-friendly nature.

Starc Dreads Facing in-form Gill on Flat Pitches

Starc admitted that he wouldn’t particularly enjoy the challenge of bowling to the in-form Shubman Gill on such pitches. Gill has been in tremendous form recently, and the flat tracks would undoubtedly make his life easier against the bowlers. Starc’s apprehension highlights the difficulties bowlers face on such surfaces.

Pitches Resemble Subcontinent Conditions

The Australian paceman noted that the pitches resembled those typically found in the subcontinent, where spin often dominates and scoring becomes easier for batsmen. This observation adds context to his surprise, as such conditions are not commonly expected in England. He dismissed, however, any major concerns about the high scores witnessed in the series.