hi Jon

Interesting article.

In addition to the different pitches the weather adds to the pitch effect.

Over here for instance humid cloudy weather tends to help the ball swing. ( another recent thread deals with this.).

I found it interesting yesterday to watch the Indian spin bowlers in action. They certainly turned the ball sharply and on another day eg when Cook wasn't at the crease they could have done well.

Today when Swann bowled he got very little turn and he went for 88 runs in 13 overs for two wickets.

Well done England - might have a few tonight to celebrate.

Cheers

MikeL2