New Delhi, Nov 4: South African fielding legend Jonty Rhodes on Friday said England will find the going tough in sub-continental conditions when they take on India in a five-match Test rubber, starting from November 9 at Rajkot.
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Besides playing the five Tests, England will also take on the hosts in three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals. (Ind squad)
The 47-year-old, who has been the fielding coach of the Indian Premier League (IPL) side Mumbai Indians for long said T20 cricket isn't only about slambang batting but also involves skills and technique.
"I don't think it's just a batters game. I have seen enough T20 cricket in my time to know that if you have good enough skills you can be successful. Every one thought that spin bowlers will never compete and dominate in T20 cricket but often they are ones who are on top. It's a game that requires a bit of skill and great intensity," he said.
"People were critical of T20 cricket, saying that it is not real cricket but it brings young players who are the future generation of your Test teams."
Citing Virat Kohli's brilliant run of form across all the formats, Rhodes said the Indian Test skipper is a perfect example of how good limited overs players make good Test cricketers.
"It makes Virat Kohlis. Limited overs players have done well and made a name for themselves and T20 cricket has helped them convert into very good Test players," Rhodes said.
IANS