India, Bangladesh intensify training ahead of first Test

Unusual weather pattern could affect the nature of the pitch

After spending two days preparing exclusively on a red-soil pitch, India and Bangladesh trained on a deck made of black soil here on Tuesday.

The first Test, beginning here on Thursday, is expected to be played on the red-soil trampoline which often offers good purchase to pacers, but the black-soil composition is more likely to assist the spinners.

The unusual weather pattern in the city could affect the nature of the pitch.