Srikkanth predicts bright future for Ravichandran Ashwin – Cricket News Update
Team India’s chief selector, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Ashwin-c2228, who fabulously achieved a 9-wicket haul in his maiden Test, and predicted a promising career for the rising star.
The debutant, who was called to play the 1st Test match against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Harbhajan-Singh-c61453, stunned all by thwarting the Caribbean batsmen, especially in their second innings, which brought 6 wickets for the bowler, who conceded just
47 runs. As a result, the Men in Blue won the game by 5 wickets.
Talking to the media after the thrilling contest that ended last night, Srikkanth said, “I’m extremely happy with the performance, particularly of the youngsters. Ojha and Ashwin bowled with responsibility. I’m pleased with Ashwin because it was important
that we fought back in the second innings after conceding a huge lead in the first innings. He showed tremendous fighting spirit. The youngsters’ performances augur well for India.”
He further told, “He is a very intelligent bowler and the variety in his bowling always helps his bowling. It keeps the batsmen guessing. I see a bright future for him.”
Most of the cricket analysts opine that Ashwin’s outstanding performance is owed to the Indian Primer League (IPL), which has trained him to thrive on the flat and dry home grounds. The youngster represents Chennai Super Kings in the high-profile domestic
tournament. During the last league season, Ashwin, under Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s meticulous leadership, personated an instrumental role in his side's triumph.
In the backdrop of his maiden Test, it is also being predicted that the spinner will usher a new era of bowling in International cricket, probably at the expense of Bhajji’s career.
The right-arm offspinner staged his International debut in June 2010 against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758. He has played 21 ODIs so far with 35 wickets.
The novice is confident of replicating the same big show in the 2nd Test, starting from November 14, in a bid to steer his team to win the series.
Some cricket experts avow that Ashwin will be able to get a berth in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 tour, provided he continues to deliver well throughout the ongoing event.
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