Making big score in first inning is very important for England: Jonathan Trott

England batting consultant Jonathan Trott has said that if his team needs to do well in the first Test with India, they will have to score big in the first innings. The first Test between the two teams will start from Friday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Jonathan Trott told the media on Wednesday, “The basic elements of playing in India are the same as they are elsewhere. But it is really important in India. Being able to play spin and perform better under pressure is the most important thing. ”

He said, “We saw that Indian fast bowling attack has been really good in Australia and they are all-rounders with the ball. As you go around the world nowadays, everyone has a good fast bowling attack. Preparing for both is important. The skill level for the batsmen should be very high. To play here in the heat and humidity of Chennai, you have to be very fit and move forward. ”

There are also some players in the current England team, who toured India for a five-match series in 2016–17, in which England lost 4–0. Trott said it has been discussed.

He said, “I think there were some flat wickets (in 2016-17), especially in Chennai, which was high scoring. Probably to score more. The first innings will be important so that you are ahead in the second innings. It is difficult to play against India in the second innings who are very good in their conditions. So we have to start well. “

For England, this Test series is going to be very important for the World Test Championship. England will have to beat India 4–0, 3–0 or 3–1 in this series to qualify for the final of the World Test Championship, which is very difficult.