It is no secret that many countries and all teams made various kinds of sacrifices and studies to win the ODI World Cup. The strongest teams in the world entered the tournament following technical tactics in training. Other groups adapted their plans to weather conditions. Meanwhile, there is also news of a scientific study of the soil in the pitches. The Australian team that won the World Cup championship revealed the information about that.
Australian Cricket Chairman’s disclosure.
It has revealed that the Australian team has carried out a particular test on the soil samples from which the Indian pitches, and it has been possible to identify another strategy for winning cricket matches. George Bailey, the Australian Cricket Selection Committee chairman, has said that the scientific tests carried out on these soil samples have made a notable contribution to his team’s victory. The Australian team has taken steps to conduct a unique scientific analysis of the soil samples used in the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where the final match was held.
The black soil of the Modi Stadium pitch
George Bailey has shown that he used the data from these soil sample tests to decide whether to bat first or not. It is a remarkable fact that the Australian team has confirmed through these tests that the pitches prepared with red soil break quickly, and the pitches prepared with black soil are solid and favourable for hitting the ball at night. Accordingly, the pitch of the Narendra Modi Stadium, where the finals were held, is prepared with black soil. The Australian Cricket Selection Committee chairman has indicated that scientific tests have confirmed this advantage has contributed significantly to his team’s victory.
Soil in different parts of India, a vast land, creates different conditions. It has become a common feature of cricket, too. The Australian team has observed that four or five different types of soil have been used to prepare the pitches at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Occasions where soil testing is allowed.
The Australian team also participated in an ODI series with India in India. Participating in the tournament in a season closer to the World Cup gave the Australian players a vast opportunity to understand the behaviour of the pitches as well as conduct tests on the soil.
Pre-planned for bowling.
The Australian Cricket Selection Committee chairman, George Bailey, said that the Australian team had decided early on to allow India to bat first if the toss was won in the final. He also mentions that the decision was mainly due to scientifically identified issues. Meanwhile, George Bailey points out that black pitches are more suitable for spinners in the afternoon. He has said that it is also beneficial for fast bowlers. The World Cup final is a perfect example. George Bailey’s point is well confirmed in the collapse, including the dismissal of the Indian batters.
George Bailey made this special revelation in an interview with Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Meanwhile, I.P.L. Says that the Australian players also participated in the tournaments. Bailey mentions that those occasions also led to a definite identification of the behaviour in the Indian stadiums.
The Australian experience is terrific.
Meanwhile, in this conversation held on a YouTube channel, Ravichandran Ashwin points out that he paid particular attention to the Australian team’s decision to field first after winning the toss in the World Cup final, which is keen to bat first in every match. Ashwin points out that the Australian team has a very high international experience. Through that experience, the Australian squad has a unique ability to identify even subtle situations quickly.
Also, “the effort shown by the Australian team and the country’s cricket to carefully carry out these studies is excellent. It’s amazing.” Ashwin mentioned in that conversation.
