NEW DELHI: As India and Australia gear up for the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground from Friday, the pitch curator gave an update on how the track is shaping up.
On Wednesday, the official X handle of Sydney Cricket Ground shared a video in which the curator Adam Lewis says, “So we’re two days out now, getting to the final stages of the prep.We’ve taken the covers off this morning, given it a cut about 7mm and giving it a nice roll today, nice pressing, really happy where it’s at.”
Lewis continues, “Giving it a little flick of water, it’s very hot in Sydney today, so we’ll just keep the moisture there just at the top. And then tomorrow, we’ll do a little bit more heavier rolling, take a little bit of the colour out, then we should be ready to go for the third (morning).”
With Australia holding a 2-1 series lead, India now need to win the Sydney Test to draw level and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
From 1947-2021, India have played 13 Tests in Sydney, winning only 1, while losing 5 and drawing 7 games.
