The Indian team can go with only one spinner in the Perth Test.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins on November 22, where the first of the series will be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth. A big update has come out regarding this test match. Actually, Team India’s off-spinner R Ashwin may get a chance in the first test match. Why could this happen? We also tell you the reason behind this.
In fact, Australia has many left-handed batsmen in its batting line-up and their record against left-arm spinners has been quite good. Usman Khawaja, Travis Head and Alex Carey are the three big players who are expected to play a key role in the high-voltage five-match Test series. In such a situation, Ashwin can prove effective against him.
R Ashwin may get a chance in Perth test match
Ashwin’s record is also good against Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. Apart from this, he can also trouble the young batsman Nathan McSweeney. This is why Ashwin is expected to get a chance before Sundar and Jadeja. Whereas, if we talk about fast bowling, Mohammad Siraj will be seen with Jasprit Bumrah. The third pacer could be Akash Deep or the famous Krishna.
All-rounder Nitish Reddy can be given a chance as the fourth fast bowler, who will provide strength in batting along with pace bowling. However, not giving a chance to Jadeja and Ashwin may weaken Team India’s batting because Jadeja and Sundar can bat better than Ashwin.
Let us tell you that the pitches of Australia are not that favorable for spinners. If we take a look at Ashwin’s record in Australia, in 10 Test matches, the Tamil Nadu spinner has taken 39 wickets at an average of 42.15, which is his second lowest average in any particular country. From this you can imagine how difficult it becomes for the spinners to take wickets there.
Mitchell Johnson hopes to resolve his differences with Warner before commentating together on BGT
BGT series starting from 22nd November Mitchell Johnson and David Warner (Image Credit- Twitter Former Australian opening batsman and bowler David Warner and Mitchell Johnson have played cricket together for a long time. Johnson and Warner, who have played 80 international matches together in the Australian playing eleven, have been part of the team together in many historic victories. However, outside the field the pair does not seem to be anything special. Both have often been vocal about each other. So in his column written for a newspaper, Johnson had even called Warner’s wife, who was constantly defending him, cringe. After this Warner had some words about Johnson. After this, Johnson wrote a scathing article about Warner’s role in the 2018 Sandpapergate case. On the other hand, now that both have retired from the game, the duo is going to be seen working together again. It is noteworthy that the broadcasters have signed contracts with both the legendary players for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series between India and Australia starting from November 22. Johnson will be seen commentating for Cricket 7 and Warner Fox Cricket. On the other hand, before facing each other in this series, Johnson has said that he is hopeful that his differences with Warner will be resolved. Mitchell Johnson gave a big statement Let us tell you that before BGT, Johnson was quoted by The Nightly as saying – We are adults, and you have to move on. You live your own life. We meet each other sometimes. So according to me I am an adult, he (Warner) is an adult. You wish each other well as you have a great day. So, I don’t take much from one incident. Johnson further said – This is no longer about us, now we are in the commentary box, we are there to give information. In recent times, I have also given an insight regarding that. He is one of those characters who becomes difficult. But you say what you feel. He’s a former player now, he’s in the commentary box like everyone else, and I think he should be able to give insight.
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