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#3 Reverse swing

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Broad is capable of reversing the ball which the Indians should be wary of

Reverse swing has been India's nemesis and they have traditionally struggled to play against bowlers who make the ball reverse. Steyn at Nagpur is a gentle reminder of India's woes against unconventional swing.

In Broad and Woakes, England have two bowlers who can make the old ball talk. Of course, Anderson, the best exponent of reverse swing in England isn't playing, but he is there to pass on tips to Broad and Woakes, who have exhibited the art on a few occasions.

The Kiwis failed to extract any reverse swing, while India had Shami, who generated some reverse. The failure to do that led to the Black Caps struggling to bowl out India. England are expected to make better use of the old ball and India need to be wary of that.

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