Indian spin attack is quite a force, says Wasim Akram – Cricket News Update
Former Pakistan fast bowler http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Wasim-Akram-c96292 on Wednesday hailed India’s spin attack for the four-match Test series against England, which started in Ahmedabad today, November 15, 2012.
In an interview with the ESPNSTAR on the eve of the much-awaited first Test between India and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750’s attack are experienced and could be deadly in home conditions.
“All spinners are experienced and are very dangerous in home conditions,” said Akram, a veteran of 104 Tests and 356 One Day Internationals. “Harbhajan Singh, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Ashwin-c2228 and Pragyan Ojha can be quite a handful and with Yuvi being the non-regular option, the Indian spin attack is quite a force,” he added further.
The legendary left-arm pacer was particularly pleased to see veteran part-time spinner http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Yuvraj-Singh-c98364 returning to the side.
“It was absolutely apt to pick Yuvraj in the Test team,” said the King of Swing, who also mentors an Indian Premier League franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
“The left-hander will also be a handy bowling option for Dhoni. He can turn the ball well on Indian decks and that will give Dhoni more bowling options,” the 46-year-old former cricketer went on to add.
Akram, however, warned Dhoni and his Men in Blue not to underestimate the Three http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lions-c808 based on their previous record in subcontinent, saying the current England team will be difficult to beat.
Asked to predict Indian Playing XI for the first Test, the left-arm seamer said, “I don't really know what combination the Indian think-tank will pick for the first Test in Ahmedabad.”
However, as anticipated, India picked R Ashwin and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Huzefa-Mohammed-Patel-c63657 Stadium in Motera today.
After opting to bat, the hosts got off to an impressive start with openers, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/G-Gambhir-c1447, providing the side with a century stand. The hosts reached lunch at 120 without loss, with Sehwag not out on 79 and Gambhir playing on 37.
However, the Poms made a strong comeback in the second session claiming three crucial wickets of Gambhir (45), Sehwag (117) and Tendulkar (13), to reduce the home side to 250 for 3 at tea.
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