Former New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori feels R Ashwin’s ability to adapt quickly and his vast knowledge of Australian conditions will help him during T20Is. World cup.
When it comes to pace and bouncy pitches, spin bowlers are not that effective and India The likes of Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal and Axar Patel have been ranked in their ranks for the ICC event in October-November.
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“We all know that Ashwin has been exceptional in Tests. The thing for him is that he is coming out of a great IPL, and he is clearly included in the T20 squad for India,” said the former New Zealand captain, who came here to play in the second edition of the Legends League cricket. Yes, told reporters.
“He is one of those people who is very adaptable, he understands what he needs to do in all situations. I think he will know how to perform if he is selected. Has been to Australia on occasions,” said the 43-year-old.
He said that with Ravindra Jadeja’s injury, Ashwin could replace the spin bowling all-rounder in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
“India has a lot of spin bowlers to choose from. The fact that most of the spinners are all-rounders and I think it sets them apart and gives a good balance to the team. ,
The former left-arm spin legend further said that the key to success for a spinner in Australia is to bowl more topspin and get bounce the way Nathan Lyon does for the home side.
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“Nathan Lyon and the way he bowls on Australian wickets, he will be the best chap to watch. His ability to bounce through the top spin, I think that’s where he sets himself apart.
“Countries like New Zealand, Australia and England to some extent, it is all about the drift and the amount of topspin you get on the ball.
“Someone like Lyon has been so successful because of his seam release. It’s almost a topspin release and he gets that bounce.
“In the subcontinent, you can count on a wicket doing a little more work for you. But the key to success in Australia is the ability to get more top spin than the side spin which happens more and more in the subcontinent,” he explained.
Talking about India’s future in the spin bowling department, he said:
“Especially when you look at those legends at the top, the likes of Ashwin, Jadeja in Test cricket and their ability to transition through all three formats, many young spinners aspire to that level.
“I can’t talk much about the youth group coming in, but the Indian spin group is in good hands because of the players I have mentioned.
He concluded, “Ravi Bishnoi, Rahul Chahar are also coming behind IPL, so when they play for India under pressure conditions they are ready to succeed.”
The Kiwis will represent the Virender Sehwag-led Gujarat Giants in the second edition of Mahan LLC.
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