While there will be some bounce in the wickets in most grounds in South Africa, I’m sure that there will not be much seam movement. In the initial few overs, the new ball is bound to move about a bit but as time progresses the ball will come onto the bat nicely and the batsmen will be able to play their shots. It is for this reason mainly that I think that the Indian batsmen will fare much better in the forthcoming World Cup in South Africa. And we all know the story—when the batting does well, the whole Indian team is lifted. This does wonders for confidence, and India are a different side then. I’ve also heard that the authorities in South Africa are making sure that the wickets give the batsmen a good chance of scoring runs. Keeping in mind what has happened over the years, I believe that the authorities will go for more placid wickets. After all, in a big event like this, the crowds really want to see some big shots being played. If teams are dismissed for 100 or 150 repeatedly, the crowds won’t be having a good time. It’s something the South African authorities are sure to have kept in mind and this works to India’s advantage.