Ahmedabad: Having starred with a five-wicket haul, India’s left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha said, on Saturday, that the first session of play on Sunday will be crucial to the outcome of the first cricket Test against England.
“The first session would be crucial. It will set the tone for the rest of the game. We need to get quick wickets,” said the 25-year-old, who bagged five for 45.
Ojha, who is playing in his 17th Test, said he was pretty pleased to take a five-for – his fourth – against a top team like England.
“I am pretty pleased by taking a five-for against England in the first innings. They are a top side and are number two ranked in the world. But this is a long series and a lot of work needs to be done,” he said.
Ojha, who came to the media conference with his right elbow bandaged, said the injury was not serious. He had banged against the advertisement hoarding on the boundary line while fielding and hurt his joint.
He said he was happy to get the wicket of Kevin Pietersen, who was clean bowled.
“KP is a very good batsman and has scored a lot of runs. I am happy to get him out,” he remarked. (PTI)