Report: Dharamsala curator will prepare pitch for India vs. England 5th Test following discussion with Indian team management

The Dharmsala pitch curator is set to engage in extensive discussions with India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid to finalize the surface’s nature.

India vs England’s fifth and final Test match will be influenced by unexpected rain, dipping temperatures, and a different landscape. The series, which has been played in comfortable weather in India, will move north to Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh for the final match, which features the highest altitude among all international venues in India.

Dharamsala has been experiencing regular rain, with the groundstaff preparing the playing area and surface. The rain is unusual for the first week of March, as it is early in April and May, unlike the usual rain in this region.

England will not complain about the homely atmosphere in India during this time of year. However, the curators have limited time to work on the 22 yards due to rains. With a couple of days before the fifth Test, if the rain stays away, they should provide a decent strip for the two outstanding teams.

Pitch in Dharamsala is probably going to change slowly

The curator is set to discuss with Indian team management, including captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid, to finalize the nature of the surface. The decision on how much grass to keep on the surface and when to water it can significantly impact the final outcome, making the next few days crucial for the team’s performance.

Dravid and Rohit arrived in Dharamsala late on Tuesday, with other team members arriving early. They are likely to meet with curators after attending an event in Bilaspur.

The series has been characterized by unpredictable pitches, with the first Test pitch in Hyderabad resulting in India’s defeat. The team management now uses a traditional Indian pitch, with Vizag, Rajkot, and Ranchi performing well in the first two days and continuing to impress as the match progresses.

The Dharamsala pitch is expected to be a slow turner with wide cracks, offering variable bounce but becoming difficult to bat on Day 3 due to its slow turner nature.

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