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India vs West Indies in Ranchi brings back an Ajit Agarkar memory

The upcoming India and West Indies fixture in Ranchi revives a past T20I memory featuring Ajit Agarkar assessing pitch conditions.

India vs West Indies in Ranchi brings back an Ajit Agarkar memory
Ajit Agarkar assesses the pitch conditions during an international fixture in Ranchi. Photo: BCCI

When India and West Indies face off in Ranchi, it inevitably rekindles a distinct memory from a previous fixture at the exact same venue.

Back in 2023, during a T20I encounter between India and New Zealand at this very ground, Ajit Agarkar stepped onto the turf to deliver the pre-match pitch report.

As part of the official broadcast coverage, Agarkar provided a detailed assessment of the playing conditions for viewers and fans alike.

During his pitch assessment, he meticulously pointed out the physical dimensions of the ground, analyzed the grass cover on the surface, and highlighted the possible impact of dew as the match progressed into the evening.

Now, with international cricket returning to the venue, that memorable broadcast segment from 2023 highlights how much has evolved around the team's setup.