The allrounder impressed with his technique against spin in the first Test but will he get a longer run as a specialist No.3 batter? If he does, will India be compromising on his bowling abilities? There was a time in his career when former England batter Kevin Pietersen was struggling to play spin. He sought out batting legend Rahul Dravid, who suggested that he should try and play England spinners Monty Panesar and Graeme Swann on the front foot, wearing only a knee guard, in the nets. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! It was to ensure that ‘KP’ always defended with the bat in front of his pad. Current Team India coach Gautam Gambhir might have taken a cue from his predecessor when he asked Sai Sudharsan to play at the Eden Gardens ne

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