Old Trafford pitch will be similar to Edgbaston, predicts Harmison

Former England quick Steve Harmison offered a detailed insight into how Manchester's Old Trafford could turn out for the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, ESPNcricinfo reported.

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The five-match series is turning out to be a mouth-watering affair with India trailing 1-2 against England, with two Tests remaining. With the series on the line and victory the need of the hour, the fourth Test becomes a do-or-die contest for India.

Historically, Manchester has been home to scorching pace and threatening bounce. However, with the passage of time, Old Trafford has lost its mojo and has become a venue for slow-paced play over the past two years.

With the rain threat looming over the fourth Test of the five-match series, Harmison hopes that the weather gods unleash a drizzle at the venue to breathe life into the surface, which would offer much more for the pacers.