India's batting failures, particularly against spin, in the Test series against New Zealand has ignited a debate on the nature of pitches and the over-aggressive approach of the Indian batsmen in red-ball cricket; and former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali has pointed finger at the batting coach for not doing his duty in guiding the youngsters.
India suffered a first ever 0-3 whitewash in a Test series at home. After losing in overcast and rainy Bengaluru, the hosts opted for rank turners in Pune and Mumbai. The decision backfired as the Kiwi spinners Mitchell Santner and Ajaz Patel ran through the Indian line-up.
