Ashwin became the second fastest player to reach 500 wickets

Joe Root also agreed to their game plan: Ashwin

It felt like they had gone too far: Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin, who recently achieved the feat of becoming the second fastest player to reach 500 wickets, is also known for analysis of cricketing art from spin bowling skills. He frequently showcases this on his YouTube channel. He recently analysed the Bazball approach of the England squad after India’s 4-1 victory in the series. “The one thing I understood after the first Test is that Bazball isn’t just aggressive cricket. It is defenceless cricket. They aren’t going to play a defensive shot at all. They are going to get out if they play defence. To my surprise, Joe Root also agreed to their game plan. Because if you take world cricket’s vest defence rankings, Root is an easy number 1 on that list against spin. He also bought into their approach,” Ashwin said. 

Ashwin also expressed surprise at a senior player like James Anderson making very tall claims. “James Anderson went into a press conference in the second Test after winning the first considerably well. Much respect to them for winning that. He told the press that even if the 4th innings target was 500 or 600, we’ll finish it in 60 overs. Even though it was an example of their positive mindset, it felt like they had gone too far,” Ashwin remarked.