With the first test between India and England which will start on June 20, tensions are high and expectations on the moon in both camps. While India is preparing for its first test without the legendary duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, England is also sailing on a transition period. With the series marking the start of a new WTC cycle (2025-2027), the series is really the start of a new era. Before the series, several big names in sport have made predictions, with votes divided into one or the other camp. Former cricket players, including Nasser Hussain, former England striker Nick Knight, Graeme Swann, Matthew Hayden, Dale Steyn and several others accelerating with their catch on who will win the five -game series. While fans are on board, here is an overview of the predictions made by former cricket players before the match at Haute Octane.
Nasser Hussain completely excludes India
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has excluded all chance that India won the five -game test series from June 20 in Headingley, Leeds. Hussain thinks that the team led by Shubman Gill will have trouble against England by Ben Stokes.“England has a very good record at home, and India will miss the races and the experience of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli,” wrote Hussain in his chronicle for Mail Sport. “It’s difficult to call, but I think the advantage at home will swing it, and I’m going for 3-1.”
Graeme Swann’s comments attract criticism
Before the series, Swann’s comments became the subject of criticism. The 46 -year -old Englishman sparked controversy before the series, after having labeled it “the perfect warm -up” in front of the ashes “. “They don’t have Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, their two superstars with the bat. Yes, they have great players instead, but we have quisors who exploit our conditions well. England must seek to win this series. I will take 4-1, 3-2 at best. I hope that we are doing well and that we get confidence in the ashes, “said the former English international.
Monty panesar attributes a crucial role for the heights
In an interaction with Timesofindia.com, the former English cricket player shared his point of view on which side the series will be to switch. The 43 -year -old man refused or appointed a winner and appointed the ideal situation for the two parties to shine.
“If they are green terrains, England could have a slight advantage. If the surfaces are flat, I think India has a great chance of winning. And I suspect that the ECB would like the matches to extend over 4 and 5 days – for the show of the Tentulkar -Anderson trophy. This could work in favor of India, “said the former English international.
Dale Steyn expects a very narrow meeting
The former stimulator in southern South Africa said it would be a very close match, but finally ended up promoting hosts. “All the matches will be close. But all will have a result. I think it will be 3-2 in favor of England. There will be a result in each test match. There will be no outside victory for a team, the five games will be very close, “said Steyn on Jiohotstar.
Matthew Hayden Side with visitors
The former Australian cricket player has weighed in the next series, minimizing the impact that English quisors could make. The 53 -year -old said that the Bowling’s attack on hosts was not very great ‘and that they have their own challenges to overcome, in the midst of injuries and pensions.
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Who will win the five -game test series between India and England?
“I do not think that the what elsewhere of England are so good, they also have a number of injuries and a certain number of retirees, it will be the challenge,” said the veteran. “Northern test matches when it will be a zipping that will be essential, earn this one and that could well be a series that will go to India,” added the Australian.
