skippers say

If the wicket is flat it is hard to get results. India will have home advantage (on turning tracks). But a turning wicket gives both sides an equal opportunity to win

— Alastair Cook The wicket looks good. I don't think there will be much help for spinners initially. The fast bowlers during this time of the year will get a bit of swing both at the start and towards the end of the day. Their role will be crucial... You get a lot of support when you do well. But the same people run you down when you do not do well — MS Dhoni