Kaif believes Moeen Ali’s inclusion will lend much-needed balance and experience to the Three Lions side, especially in the batting department.
The India-England Test series is currently level at 0-0 after the first Test ended in a draw at Trent Bridge. The second Test will begin on Thursday (August 12) at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.
The Uttar Pradesh native felt that England’s Moeen Ali could play a similar role to Ravindra Jadeja’s in Team India. During a media interaction arranged by Sony sports, Mohammad Kaif said:
I think Team India have the upper hand in this series: Mohammad Kaif
Mohammad Kaif also discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the teams during the interaction with the media arranged by the Sony network. He opined that the absence of players like Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer disturbed the balance of the home team.
Kaif also pointed out that the lack of runs from the inexperienced batting line-up was a major worry for the England side. He asserted that England’s frailties in the batting department would give India the upper hand moving forward in the series.
Kaif said:
Kaif concluded by saying:
0 votes