The absence of two Josephs - Shamar and Alzarri, who got ruled out of the India Tests with respective injuries, could hurt the touring side should there be a greener track on offer for the first Test. 

IND vs WI 2025: 'Greenest Indian pitch’ being prepared for first Test in Ahmedabad – Report

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has just avoided being hit with demerit points after the pitch for the pink-ball Test, which was also the first international match in the refurbished stadium, was rated as "average" despite the match lasting only two days.

ICC rates Ahmedabad pitch for two-day test match 'average'

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar has defended the pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as he said that opener Rohit Sharma showed the way to bat on the strip where England lost 20 wickets within two days to trail the four-Test series 2-1.

'There was spin but...': Sunil Gavaskar opines on the Ahmedabad pitch in IND vs ENG series

The pitch of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the pink-ball Test between India and England have been central to widespread debate over the few days. The third Test was over within two days with India outplaying the visitors and winning the match by a comfortable 10-wicket margin.

'Everyone in the world starts crying': Nathan Lyon gives his verdict on Ahmedabad pitch

Wicket-keeper Ben Foakes on Sunday said that England are expecting a turning pitch for the fourth Test against India, scheduled to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad from March 4.

4th Test: India pushing conditions to extremities, ball will turn from ball one - Ben Foakes

England started the four-Test series against India with a thumping 227-run win in Chennai and the visitors including former English cricketers were ecstatic over the accomplishments achieved by the Joe Root-led outfit in Asian conditions.

Poor pitch in Ahmedabad or abysmal batting performance?

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