The third Test is all set to take place under lights at the newly-constructed Motera Stadium from February 24.
England's experienced bowlers Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad have more than 1,100 Test wickets to their name. So when asked does he missing bowling with his partner, Anderson hopes to be reunited with Broad for the pink-ball Test against India in Ahmedabad.
The third Test is all set to take place under lights at the newly-constructed Motera Stadium from February 24. "It's another tricky one to predict," Anderson said of the make-up of England's pace attack on Wednesday, according to DailyMail.
"We have so many good fast bowlers in our group now. Olly Stoke was brilliant in the second Test, Mark Wood is back out here and if Jofra Archer is fit too we have a lot to choose from.
"I love bowling with Stuart but It has definitely crossed our minds (that they have played their last Test together). I just hope there will be times in a crucial match when they will need our experience. All we can do is try to stay in the best shape possible and if we do get the nod together next summer or in the back end of the year do our best for the team."
The 38-year-old pacer also spoke about the pink SG ball that will be used for the game. He said it has been 'swinging a bit' in the nets.
"The pitch has got grass on it but I am pretty sure it won't be there when we turn up on match day," said Anderson. "If it turns out to be really abrasive there might be a little bit of reverse but I'm not expecting it from how the ball has performed in nets."
Talking about the 2nd Test loss, England's record wicket-taker said he was 'frustrated' to be left out after doing so well in the first Test, but says he can 'see the bigger picture'.
"I don't think I'm being shielded," he added. "It's a case of trying to stay fit as long as possible and England not bowling anyone into the dirt until they break. The best way to get your best players firing as long as possible is to give them a little rest every now and then."
Meanwhile, India opener Rohit Sharma has defended the controversial Chepauk pitch and India's right to use home advantage. "Pitches have been prepared like this in India for years," said Sharma, whose 161 had helped India's series'-levelling victory. "Every side takes advantage of home conditions. When we travel people make it difficult for us."
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