India’s premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has responded to the pre-series antics of the Australian cricket team, saying that the Aussies know what news will get them traction. The veteran off-spinner made these comments ahead of the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia, starting on February 24th.
The series has been shrouded in controversy and anticipation, with several players from both teams engaging in verbal jousting in the media. Australian skipper Tim Paine had earlier said that he was looking forward to a “hard, tough, and competitive” series, while star batsman Steve Smith had commented that the Indian bowlers would find it difficult to bowl to the Australian batsmen.
In response to these comments, Ashwin said that the Aussies are aware of what news will get them traction. The spinner added that he is not one to engage in verbal battles, and that he prefers to focus on his game.
Ashwin has been a crucial player for India in recent years, and his performance in the upcoming series will be critical to India’s chances of success. The off-spinner has been in good form in recent months, and he will be hoping to carry that form into the series against Australia. Maheesh Pithiya — a young bowler from Baroda is also assigned— as their net bowler as the spinner’s bowling action is quite similar to Ashwin’s. Cricket
Referring to the topic, Ashwin noted, “Mahesh Pithiya, who recently made his debut for Baroda, also bowled quite effectively for them. But they presented his news in a way that immediately went viral. They have been quite successful at making stories go viral for a long time and know just how to achieve it.”
During the session, Ashwin also referred to the remark by former Aussie cricketer Ian Healy who said earlier that Australia have a chance to perform well in the series if India prepares a ‘fair wicket’. The legendary wicketkeeper also cleared the fact that if a rank-turner is made then it will be a major challenge for the visitors.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia is one of the most highly-anticipated cricket series of the year. The teams have a long and storied history, with several memorable moments and controversies to look back on. With the series just around the corner, fans of both teams are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a hard-fought and competitive contest.
Ravichandran Ashwin has responded to the pre-series antics of the Australian cricket team, saying that the Aussies know what news will get them traction. The veteran spinner is focused on his game and is not one to engage in verbal battles. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia is set to be one of the most exciting series of the year, and fans are eagerly anticipating the showdown between these two cricketing powerhouses.
After the first Test in Nagpur, the teams will head to Delhi for the second match of the series, followed by third at Dharamshala and the final Test in Ahmedabad.
