In an exclusive interview with India TV, former Indian cricketer Pragyan Ojha reiterated that it is important for a cricketer to be "prepared" for every surface and condition. Ojha believes that terming the pitch "unplayable" is an excuse to hide the technical flaws in the game.
Pragyan Ojha said that he doesn't agree with the narrative that the pitch was "unplayable", adding that players need to be ready for every surface and condition.
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Left-arm spinner Ojha retired from international and first-class cricket in February this year.
Pragyan Ojha also talked about former Indian cricketers including Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman, opening up on how they approached the game.
Ojha, who had recently announced his retirement from international cricket, explained that the team was left sponsor-less after having finished last in IPL 2008 and hence were left with limited training kits and practice uniforms.
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Pragyan Ojha said that MS Dhoni is a bowler's captain and every bowler should have a captain like him.
Ojha had announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket last week.
Left-arm Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha has announced retirement from all forms of cricket on February 21.
India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Ojha on a fantastic career and said he made my last Test special by picking 10 wickets.
left-arm Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha has announced retirement from all forms of cricket on February 21. He played 24 Tests, 18 ODIs and 6 T20Is during his 16-year-long career in professional cricket before retiring
Pragyan Ojha played 48 matches for India in international cricket and picked up 141 wickets across all the formats.
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