IND vs ENG: Score big in first innings - Jonathan Trott tells English batsmen

A big score in the first innings will be crucial for England if they are to do well in the Test series in India says England batting consultant Jonathan Trott The first Test begins at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on FridayFundamentals of playing in India remains the same big runs early on like anywhere else but in India it is really really important Playing spin and having a method and being able to execute under pressure is the most important thing said Trott while speaking to the media on WednesdayWe saw their India pace attack do really well in Australia and they are very talented allround with the ball As you go around the world nowadays everybody has got a good pace attack nowadays It is crucial to prepare for both Skill level has to be very high for batsmen Playing out here in the heat and humidity of Chennai you will have to be very fit and switched on he addedSome of the players in the current England squad also participated in the 201617 fivematch series which England lost 40 Trott said that there have been discussions on it and the players have decided not to carry any of that from the last seriesI think there were some flat wickets in 201617 especially in Chennai which was highscoring Perhaps you have to score more First innings will be key so that in second innings you are ahead Trying to play catchup in second innings is tough against India who are so good in their own conditions We have to start well he saidTrott though added that Englands allround game has to be really good against Virat Kohlis men You have to be clinical in fielding make sure you take all those catches and runout opportunities Allround game has to be good You dont learn from your lessons but you dont carry them with you You have to be ready in batting and bowling Trott addedThe 39yearold said that to get a good first innings score contribution will be needed from all the players with the bat He also said that England are lucky to have Ben Stokes who provides the right balanceIt is important to bat deep It is important to have options with the ball as well That is paramount when it comes to winning Test matches You try to find balance all the time Ben Stokes adds that balance We are very lucky to have him It is nice but key for everybody is to make they have a gameplan as batter and chip in even at the lowerorder Trott who retired from Test cricket in May 2015Trott who hit 143 in the Nagpur during the 201213 series said that the second innings will also be important for the teamThe first innings runs are key but we saw in Sri Lanka that you need to play cricket for all fourfive days the Test match lasts But it is not not just about the first innings but you have to back it up as batsmen and bowlers in the second innings as well That is when games are won or lost said TrottIndia need to beat England in the Test series by one of the following margins 20 21 30 31 or 40 to enter the final of the inaugural World Test Championship WTC slated to be played in June at the Lords London For England any of the following margins will guarantee them a place in the final against New Zealand 30 31 40This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever