Zimbabwe stand-in captain Brendan Taylor feels that the Indian bowling unit will not only trouble his team with swing but also with the pace when the two teams meet here on Saturday.
Taylor is wary of the current Indian team, one of title contenders in the ongoing mega-event.
“We all know they are a batting powerhouse but they certainly hold their own with the ball. They’ve had proven performances with their spinners, and we see how well they’ve done for India over the years, and even in conditions that are not so suitable for them, they’ve still been very difficult to get away,” Taylor said at the pre-match media conference on Friday.
“Even their new ball bowlers have struck early, where they possibly haven’t done that well in the past, they’re bowling with some good pace, too. That’s certainly good for Indian cricket, and it’ll be very challenging for us tomorrow, not just the pace but the swing they’re producing at the moment.”
last international match
It's not an easy decision to quit international cricket at the age of 29 but Taylor had to take the tough decision keeping in mind his family's needs, which won't happen if he continues playing Tests and ODIs for his home country.
Taylor will be playing his last international game against India as he is migrating with his family to Nottingham in England to play county cricket. "...it hasn't been an easy decision to make. I just want to go there and try to better myself as a cricketer, and at the end of the day, we're all trying to provide for families, and to me that's very important," said Taylor.