Nagpur Cricket Stadium Pitch report: Indian fans go 1-0 up on Aussie media after they criticize Nagpur pitch

Nagpur Cricket Stadium Pitch report: As the first India vs Australia Test match in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 approaches, much attention has been drawn to the pitch in Nagpur. While it is expected to be a turning track that favors spin bowlers, recent photos of the pitch have caused a stir.

The Nagpur Cricket Stadium pitch appears to show that the areas outside the left-handed batsman’s off-stump were left dry, while the rest of the pitch was well-rolled and watered. This has led to criticism from the Australian media and former cricketers who claim that the Indian cricket board has “doctored” the pitch to their advantage, knowing that Australia’s batting line-up is filled with left-handers.

India, on the other hand, does not have any left-handed batsmen in their top six, but the Australian media still believes that this was a deliberate attempt by the hosts to create unfair conditions for the opposition. Fans on social media have laughed at the Aussies, saying they are looking for excuses even before the match has started. Take a look at some of the interesting yet funny tweets by the fans,

You lost twice in your own backyard.. whether it's bounce or spin we won.. why is Nathan Lyon playing is he not a good spinner..

— viggu Bhat (@r_vighnesh) February 8, 2023

Ahm i am also an aussie fan after india but pic.twitter.com/Xc29Og66lD

— Soham M II Hetansh stan account (@112of51Rajkot) February 8, 2023

You tell me Aussies were using green tops lot of years before cause they had world class pacers but India didn't had that luxury.

— Rupeswar Meher (@im_rupessh) February 8, 2023

Surely Better Than This Garden. pic.twitter.com/0ampEQTjSl

— Shahid?? (Fan Account) (@Shaikh1845) February 8, 2023

Losing a test match against a team missing their key players in your "fortress" is surely embarrassing for Aussies. Learn to play spin instead of whining

— Alok Yadav (@iamalokyadav19) February 8, 2023

Nagpur Cricket Stadium Pitch report

The Nagpur Cricket Stadium Pitch report is causing much debate and discussions, with many experts weighing in on the matter. While some believe it is just a tactical move by the Indian board, others feel it is against the spirit of the game and that pitches should not be altered to advantage one team over the other.

Regardless of the outcome, the Nagpur Cricket Stadium Pitch report has been a hot topic in the lead up to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener and fans are eager to see how it will play out in Thursday’s match. The stage is set and fans aren’t keeping calm for the all-important first Test in Nagpur from February 9.