Ishant Sharma Heaps Praise On Ravichandran Ashwin After The Dominica Test: In a recent interview with Jio Cinema, veteran India pacer Ishant Sharma praised spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s standout performance against the West Indies. Ashwin, who claimed a total of 12 wickets, played a pivotal role in India’s resounding victory over the West Indies by an innings and 141 runs at Windsor Park, Dominica. Ishant’s remarks highlight Ashwin’s remarkable skill and the commendable partnership he forms with Ravindra Jadeja.
During the conversation, Ishant remarked that no one anticipated the West Indies would be dismissed in one and a half sessions. Yet, he stressed that the quality of both Ashwin and Jadeja was never in question. These spinners have shown their prowess even on flat pitches, where the ball does not turn much. Their performance in Dominica, where the pitch had ample turn, reemphasized their stature as the best spinners globally, according to Ishant.
The Dominica wicket, while it played well into the Indian spinners’ hands, also proved challenging for the batsmen. Ishant pointed out the difficulties posed by West Indies spinner Rahkeem Cornwall, who was able to extract significant bounce and turn from the pitch. Ishant emphasized that this wasn’t a typical Indian wicket, and the hard Dukes ball, coupled with the pitch conditions, made batting against the spin exceptionally tricky.
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Ishant Sharma praised spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s standout performance against the West Indies
Further into the interview, Ishant lauded Ashwin’s excellence in the spinning department. He pointed out that Ashwin, consistently rated one of the world’s best spinners, well deserved the rewards reaped in Dominica. In the first innings, Ashwin claimed five wickets, followed by a staggering seven-wicket haul on Day 3.
Referring to Ashwin’s achievements, Ishant said, “Ashwin, no doubt, is a great spinner – one of the best in the world and is ranked No. 1 in Tests because of that.” He stressed that it’s not easy for any bowler, whether a spinner or a fast bowler, to claim 10 wickets in a match. This feat requires bowling numerous overs and thorough preparation in the nets. “So he got the fruits of his effort,” concluded Ishant, attributing Ashwin’s success to his hard work and dedication.
In conclusion, Ishant Sharma’s praises for Ravichandran Ashwin underline the spinner’s immense contribution to Indian cricket. Ashwin’s performance in Dominica serves as a testament to his skill, consistency, and dominance in the world of spin bowling. The future looks promising for this talented player, who continues to uphold the spirit of the game with his stellar performances.
