A cracking strip in Adelaide

According to the Adelaide groundsman, Les Burdett, the strip being prepared for Friday's Test is expected to wear rapidly in temperatures that are forecast to be in excess of 38C (100F) this week. That will inevitably bring spin into the equation, with Monty Panesar widely tipped to earn a call-up to the team. "The pitch will crack, and it will open up, and everyone [will get] a go on it," said Burdett. "The fast bowlers, slow bowlers, and the batters can play their shots."

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