On the finish of Day 2 of the fourth Take a look at between England and India, the guests appeared deflated after England’s blistering batting show pushed them firmly on the again foot on this essential, must-win encounter. Regardless of enjoying a do-or-die match, India’s bowling assault appeared fully out of rhythm, triggering sturdy criticism from each followers and selectors. Among the many notable voices was Indian Take a look at legend Ravichandran Ashwin, who publicly questioned the workforce’s choice decisions.
Ravichandran Ashwin slams administration for not together with Kuldeep Yadav within the fourth Take a look at
Talking on his YouTube channel ‘Ash ki Baat’, Ashwin criticised the exclusion of Kuldeep Yadav within the enjoying XI, criticizing administration’s desire of batting depth over wicket-taking means. He argued that whereas runs from a No.8 batter will be useful, it’s the flexibility to take essential wickets that really shifts the momentum in a Take a look at match. Ashwin additionally questioned the choice to stick with Nitish Kumar Reddy at Lord’s and Birmingham, declaring that the teenager, whereas proficient, isn’t but on the stage of like a seasoned all-rounder akin to Ben Stokes.
“See, you might get 20–30 additional runs from the No.8 batter, but when that participant at No.8 takes 2–3 wickets, then the complexion of the Take a look at match can change. The administration determined to play Nitish Kumar Reddy at Lord’s and Birmingham however he’s not Ben Stokes but,” Ashwin mentioned in his YouTube channel.
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Ashwin additionally factors out giving new ball to Anshul Kamboj as an alternative of Mohammed Siraj
Ashwin additionally identified the questionable name of handing the brand new ball to debutant Anshul Kamboj. England capitalized on the transfer, stitching collectively a 166-run opening partnership as Indian bowlers appeared to lack stealth and sharpness with the brand new ball. Ashwin famous that whereas Kamboj has wrist place and the flexibility to swing the ball each methods, choosing him over somebody like Mohammad Siraj was a tactical choice that backfired.
“Shubman Gill gave the brand new ball to Anshul Kamboj, and that’s extremely debatable. I can see why Shubman gave him the brand new ball, Anshul has good wrist place, swings it each methods. Siraj, alternatively, is superb with the previous ball,” Ashwin concluded.
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