Ex-India cricketer Dinesh Karthik, speaking about ongoing first England-Australia Ashes Test, said, "Is it fair to say people like to see pacers picking plenty of wickets on spicy pitches than spinners on...turning pitch?" "And if that's...case, why?" he asked. Notably, 19 wickets fell on Day 1 of first Test. The turning pitch of first India-South Africa Test was criticised.