shan111
Associate Captain
I just played 30 overs of a Test match between Ind and Aus (Grassy/Dusty - Medium - No Crack - Fast Pitch Wear) I will only talk about my experience about AI vs spinners.
Ball definitely is turning. I bowled 20 overs with Ashwin and Jadeja. AI lost 4 wickets to Ashwin while Jadeja got none. Interesting thing is Ashwin took 4 wickets in 4 overs. After that, AI just played him defensively as if they recognized he is the main threat, so he didn't get anymore wickets for the last 6 overs.. OTOH, they knocked Jadeja around for 1's and 2's without taking risks.
One of Ashwin's wicket was late cut getting caught by keeper jumping forward. Other 3 were 1 bowled 2 LBWs.
Early to say, but we might be seeing AI finally figuring out how to play spin.
Ball definitely is turning. I bowled 20 overs with Ashwin and Jadeja. AI lost 4 wickets to Ashwin while Jadeja got none. Interesting thing is Ashwin took 4 wickets in 4 overs. After that, AI just played him defensively as if they recognized he is the main threat, so he didn't get anymore wickets for the last 6 overs.. OTOH, they knocked Jadeja around for 1's and 2's without taking risks.
One of Ashwin's wicket was late cut getting caught by keeper jumping forward. Other 3 were 1 bowled 2 LBWs.
Early to say, but we might be seeing AI finally figuring out how to play spin.