Heu00a0is the only curator in the country with a background in science. YL Chandrasekhar spent 19 years as a research associate in an organisation called International Crop Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). After that, he joined Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA).

On the eve of his Test debut as a curator, Chandrasekhar revealed he was very nervous. "Previously I have prepared one-day and T20 wickets, but this is my first Test strip. I just pray that everything goes smoothly. But I can assure you it will be a result-oriented wicket," heu00a0 told MiD DAY.

It is learnt that India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni examined the pitch and expressed his delight. It can be recalled that Deccan Chargers' skipper Adam Gilchrist praised Chandrasekhar's work during the 2009 edition of the Champions League T20.