Troubled by the subcontinent conditions, the spin-wary New Zealanders on Thursday took tips from former India captain Sourav Ganguly who gladly offered his know-how, demonstrating a few drives near the centre wicket on the eve of the second Test. The Cricket Association of Bengal chief was seen having a friendly chat with New Zealand batting coach Craig McMillan and another support staff who were paying a lot of attention to the former lefthander.
Also, New Zealand opener Tom latham received guidance from Ganguly. "latham came to me. He said that Ashwin's deliveries (in the first match) were repeatedly hitting his pads. I then advised him how to cope with the problem," Ganguly said. Sourav was spotted inspecting the pitch a number of times throughout the day.
On the newly laid wicket, Ganguly said: "We have done a wonderful work with the ground. It has been raining regularly. It's so early in the season, but still we are good to begin the Test match even today. The groundsmen have done a tremendous job.