Ravichandran Ashwin said he has not heard England complain about the nature of the pitch being offered in Chennai for the second round, but said the cricket world needs to set the “same benchmarks” when it comes to spin-friendly pitches. and the seams.
R AshwinThe comments came after several former cricketers, including Mark Waugh and Michael Vaughan, hit the Chennai field, calling it “unacceptable at the test match level.” There were cricketers and experts who defended the field as well, but there was more criticism, especially from England, as the MA Chidambaram stadium field began to help the spinners from day 1.
India won the draw and recorded 329 runs while Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane clinched a 162-run position, nullifying England’s spin threat when they were in the middle. Rohit looked in complete control as he used his foot well and swept with determination during his graceful 161 strike. However, England collapsed to 134 as R Ashwin and Axar Patel shared 7 plots between them.
Goalkeeper Ben Foakes was the only England hitter who looked relatively comfortable against spin as the visitors struggled to handle Ashwin and Axar on Chepauk’s field that favored spin.
India vs England, second test day 2: Summary
“When it comes to turning, unfortunately, people don’t wait … they want conditions in their favor, driving, cutting everything has to happen. But when it comes to a sewing wicket, you can’t do all that when it starts in the morning. I think you need to set the same kind of benchmarks when playing spin on a challenging field, “Ashwin told reporters after India finished Day 2 with a 249-run lead on their bench.
“I don’t know if they have complaints. If they do, it is quite natural for people to face adverse conditions and then be surprised. Honestly, in the 7 days of cricket testing we have played a lot England have played very well, they have competed very well “he added.
“But time and time again, there are conditions that will challenge you, whether it’s a twist or a seam.
“The only comparison I would say is that if the ball is moving 140-150 clicks off the platform, that has to be more challenging than someone rolling at 85 or 90 kph when the ball is spinning. Clearly, the challenges are a lot. older when you tackle sewing. It’s the same when you play spinning, you have to give it to the pitcher, play and then watch to score runs. It’s another art form, that is. Simple as that. “
Meanwhile, former Australia player Shane Warne had reacted to criticism of the Chennai camp from former England captain Michael Vaughan.
The launch was more important to win in the first test than in this one, since he did not do anything the first 2 days. Then it exploded. This has been a spin of the ball one. Eng should have taken India out by 220 points. There is no difference between turning or closing and Rohit showed how to play on this surface. https://t.co/xg1gPDetRs
– Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) February 14, 2021
Ashwin posted his 29th 5-course round, matching the pace of the great Glenn McGrath on the list of the most 5-course bowlers in Tes games.
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