Sequence of Tense

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Ayonkhan
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Sequence of Tense

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I knew that in the future I have to play in a tough and different condition. I haven't played in that condition yet. Now if I say to someone today that -
1. I knew I have to play in a different condition. That's why I practiced harder.
or
2. I thought I will play in a tough condition. That's why I practiced in mud.


then are my sentences grammatically correct???
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Re: Sequence of Tense

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No.

--> I knew I HAD...

I thought I WOULD...
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