On the finish of Day 2 of the fourth Test 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 taking part in 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 Check legend Ravichandran Ashwin, who publicly questioned the crew’s choice selections.
Ravichandran Ashwin slams administration for not together with Kuldeep Yadav within the fourth Check
Talking on his YouTube channel ‘Ash ki Baat’, Ashwin criticised the exclusion of Kuldeep Yadav within the taking part in XI, criticizing administration’s desire of batting depth over wicket-taking skill. He argued that whereas runs from a No.8 batter could be useful, it’s the power to take essential wickets that actually shifts the momentum in a Check match. Ashwin additionally questioned the choice to stick with Nitish Kumar Reddy at Lord’s and Birmingham, declaring that the teenager, whereas gifted, just isn’t but on the stage of like a seasoned all-rounder equivalent to Ben Stokes.
“See, you could get 20–30 further runs from the No.8 batter, but when that participant at No.8 takes 2–3 wickets, then the complexion of the Check match can change. The administration determined to play Nitish Kumar Reddy at Lord’s and Birmingham however he isn’t 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 a great wrist place and the power to swing the ball each methods, choosing him over somebody like Mohammad Siraj was a tactical resolution 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 excellent with the previous ball,” Ashwin concluded.
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