3rd Test Odds On England Give Them Slim Hope Against India

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Joe Root’s side face off against India again and the 3rd Test odds on England are better than expected. Sure, India are still clear favorites at online betting sites in the UK like Bet365, but England don’t languish. The series is all square so it’s still all to play for and England’s policy of rest and rotation could give them an advantage. Both James Anderson and Stuart Broad are available. So the tourists’ attack could give a nervous India some problems in this day-night game.

“I am feeling good and fresh and ready to go again.” James Anderson, whose presence will lower those 3rd Test odds on England, wasn’t hiding his frustration at England’s rest and rotation policy. He didn’t get to play in the 2nd Test which England lost. However, he does admit understanding the big picture. “We’ve got 17 test matches this year.” He acknowledges. “It’s just a case of trying to make sure you’re not wearing someone out until they completely break in half.”

England resting players is quite controversial. Some say it means the team is never actually at full strength. That it will always lack some key players. However, with such a busy schedule this year Joe Root and the selectors have stuck to their guns. It’s one of the reasons the 3rd Test odds on England aren’t a lot longer. A return of Anderson, possibly alongside Broad, could make England a jolly good bet on sports in the UK this week. They are two of the best bowlers in the world. 

It Is The Teams’ First Pink-Ball Test Match Clash

“They are consistently getting better the older they get.” Admits Joe Root. “They are using their experience to their advantage.” The England Captain then went on to hint at the two playing side by side under him. “I’m sure there will be opportunities where they get to play together in the near future.” This won’t be good news for India but it’s great news for those checking out the 3rd Test odds on England. Between them, and Jofra Archer’s speed, they pose a real threat to India.

Odds On The 3rd Test 

• Bet On A Draw – 13/2
• Multipliers On England – 11/4
• Bet On India – 8/15

“When it starts to get dark,” Virat Kohli was cautious about the upcoming day-night match. “Especially during that twilight period, it gets very tricky. The light changes. It’s difficult to sight the ball. It tends to swing a lot.” Music to Root’s ears. This is the first time India and England have met in a pink ball game. Indeed it is one of the reasons the 3rd Test odds on England are so low at online sportsbook sites in the UK like Bet365. This game could go south real fast for either side.

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“I think there’s been a trend in all the pink-ball test matches of collapses.” Says Joe Root carefully not indicating if he believes India or England will fall prey to one. Ahmedabad boasts the world’s biggest Cricket stadium. In a fading light that could make life very tricky for the batsmen. So, the toss, deciding who’ll field first, is thus massively important. As is your attacking line up. That’s why we might see Anderson and Broad on the pitch together for only the tenth time in the last two years.

Bet On The Series Winner 

• Odds On England – 13/2
• Multipliers On A Draw – 13/5
• Odds On India – 8/15

“There will be times,” Anderson is careful with his words. “In a crucial game potentially, when they will want the experience of both of us.” This is true and there is no game more crucial. England need to win this series 3-1 to qualify for the World Test Championship final. So the 3rd Test odds on England are quite important. Not just to those taking advantage of UK gambling laws for a little flutter on the Cricket, but also for the future of players everywhere. Does rest and rotation really work or is it just spin?

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