Brendon McCullum hints at unusual England combination as potential 'rank-turner' in Vizag rings warning bells for India
Hindustan TimesEngland handed India a tough loss in the opening Test of the five-match series in Hyderabad last week, forcing the Indian think-tank to retrospect after the home side had been significantly more dominant of the two teams for most of the Test. And with rank turners a possibility in the second Test in Visakhapatnam, an unfazed England coach Brendon McCullum insisted his side won't shy from taking over the challenge, even if it meant fielding all spinners in the squad. England's Tom Hartley celebrates with his captain Ben Stokes and other teammates after taking the wicket of India's Srikar Bharat The unexpected defeat of India in the first Test has since sparked speculations about the nature of the pitch that will be prepared for the upcoming match in Visakhapatnam as the hosts seek to bounce back swiftly. There are increasing suspicions that the pitch in Visakhapatnam could offer even more assistance to spinners than the one in Hyderabad; both India and England will, hence, consider strengthening their spin options in response. This shift in England's mindset and performance against spin suggests that the upcoming match in Visakhapatnam may not necessarily tilt heavily in India's favour solely based on the nature of the pitch.