Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Ashwin Criticizes Spin Handling in Manchester Test
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has spoken out about how the team handled their spin bowlers in the ongoing cricket match.
Ashwin was surprised that Kuldeep Yadav didn't play and questioned why Washington Sundar was brought in so late to bowl.
He believes Sundar could have bowled with the new ball.
Ashwin also praised Liam Dawson and thinks he could be very impactful in the match.
Ravichandran Ashwin criticized the handling of Indian spinners in the Manchester Test.
Ashwin was 'little happy' that Kuldeep Yadav did not play in the match.
Washington Sundar took two wickets with the old ball after a late introduction.
Ashwin believed Sundar could have bowled with the new ball.
Ashwin praised Liam Dawson's potential impact in India's second innings.
- Who
- Ravichandran Ashwin, Indian team management, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, and Liam Dawson.
- What
- Ravichandran Ashwin commented on the team's handling of spinners in the Manchester Test.
- When
- During the Manchester Test match.
- Where
- Manchester, UK
- Why
- To share his perspective on team strategy.
Team's Spin Bowling Strategy
Ravichandran Ashwin's Opinion
Spinner Usage
Team's Spin Bowling Strategy
Delayed introduction of Washington Sundar.
Ravichandran Ashwin's Opinion
Sundar took two wickets with the old ball.
Player Selection
Team's Spin Bowling Strategy
Kuldeep Yadav did not play.
Ravichandran Ashwin's Opinion
Team management's choice.
- Key Commentator
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Match
- Manchester Test
- Main point
- Criticism of spin bowling strategy
- Player praised
- Liam Dawson
Sources
PIX: Root, Pope pile on the runs on Day 3
Manjrekar Questions Gambhir, Gill for Not Deploying Spin
India Secure Key Breakthroughs After England Run Riot At Old Trafford Test, Hosts Secure 544/7 At Stumps On Day Three
IND vs ENG: Joe Root Breaks Mohammed Siraj's Fitness Band After Colliding With Indian Seamer On Day 03 In Manchester Test - WATCH
‘No spin bowler has gotten such beautiful drift in England’: Nasser Hussain hails Washington Sundar’s craft in Manchester Test
Bumrah Benefits Massively When There's Support At Other End, Says Trott
Root’s 38th Test ton puts India on backfoot
Joe Root quietly passes greats, emotions out of ground duty plays pivotal role - Telegraph India
Dominant England batter India - Telegraph India