Former India opener turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has warned Team India again from preparing dust bowls for the two-match Test series against South Africa next month as well. Chopra commented while sharing his views on Team India’s ineffective bowling performance on Day 4 of the Delhi Test against the West Indies as well.
However, the West Indies showed plenty of grit with the bat to take the second Test against India, being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, into Day 5 as well.

During a discussion on ESPNcricinfo, Chopra said, “The next challenge is South Africa. They are already playing in Pakistan, where all the wickets barring one are taken by the spinners. So, they will be playing against spin, they have got three spinners. So, if you prepare a dust bowl, you may walk into a trap. You possibly can’t prepare a green top because again you will be up against a very good fast bowling unit.”

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“While there are lessons to learn and a proper temptation to tinker with conditions, to prepare a surface that is more bowler-friendly, don’t think it is that viable an option against a team like South Africa, the Test champions, especially after they are coming from a tour of Pakistan,” he further added.

However, Team India’s bowlers tried hard for their wickets in the second innings in Delhi on Monday as well. Kuldeep Yadav claimed 3-104 in 29 overs, while Ravindra Jadeja picked 1-102 from 33 overs. Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3-44 from 17.5 overs as well.