Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has opined that India missed a trick by not taking part in off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin within the Asia Cup 202 Tremendous 4 match in opposition to Pakistan on Sunday (September 4) in Dubai. In line with Butt, Ashwin’s presence might have added selection to the Indian bowling assault and challenged Pakistan’s left-handers.
Pakistan had three left-handers in Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz and Khushdil Shah of their line-up. But, India determined to go in with two leg-spinners in Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravi Bishnoi. Whereas the latter did a good job, registering figures of 1 for 26, Chahal (1/43) was costly.
Nawaz struck a game-changing 42 off 20 after being promoted to No. 4, whereas Khushdil remained unbeaten on 14 off 11. Chasing 182, Pakistan received house by 5 wickets within the final over. Analyzing India’s techniques, Butt questioned the absence of an off-spinner. Talking on his YouTube channel, he stated:
“Ashwin was sitting out for India. Pakistan had just a few left-handers of their line-up, however India nonetheless went with two leg-spinners. I didn’t perceive that tactic. India might have used an off-spinner to make their assault versatile and add selection. Not like within the final match in opposition to Pakistan, India’s techniques weren’t good at this time (Sunday).”
Aside from the spinners, the Indian pacers additionally had an off-day in opposition to Pakistan on Sunday. Bhuvneshwar Kumar went for 40 runs in his 4 overs and Hardik Pandya for 44.
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“Specialist off-spinner in Ashwin might have come in useful” – Salman Butt on Rohit not using Hooda
Whereas India didn’t decide Ashwin for the Tremendous 4 conflict in opposition to Pakistan, they included big-hitter Deepak Hooda within the taking part in XI, who can bowl a little bit of off-spin. Nonetheless, Indian captain Rohit Sharma didn’t make the most of his bowling. Requested if Rohit might have tried out Hooda, Butt replied:
“The strain of the match didn’t permit the Indian captain to check out Deepak Hooda. That is the place a specialist off-spinner in Ashwin might have come in useful as Pakistan had three left-handers within the center. It was their selection and I don’t assume they made an excellent one.”
India’s subsequent Tremendous 4 conflict in Asia Cup 2022 will probably be in opposition to Sri Lanka in Dubai on Tuesday (September 6).
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