'I just didn’t like it': Graeme Swann on offie Ravichandran Ashwin bowling leg-spin

Graeme Swann has said that he did t like it when India's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin had started bowling leg-spin. Ashwin is Team India's successful spinner of this era as he has picked up 365 wickets in 71 matches that he has played so far. Last year, Tamil Nadu cricketer had also equaled Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan’s record of being fastest to take 350 wickets in game's longest format. 

engineer-turned-spinner is kwn for his invative spin bowling actions which of course include his trademark 'Carrom ball'. However, it is his leg-spin which has t been well received by Swann.

 'I just didn’t like it': Graeme Swann

“In England or Australia, whole game is different. In India, re is less bounce and more spin. So re is a bigger margin of error for him. He doesn’t necessarily need a bigger margin of error, but Indian captains can control pace of Test match in India, making him extremely effective. He has struggled in England because conditions are more batting-friendly while facing spin,” said Swann while speaking to timesofindia.com.

“When he came to England in 2018, he bowled beautifully in first Test. But he had an injury before Southampton Test and wasn’t able to finish his action. To be honest, he is a much better bowler than people give him credit for in English conditions. He doesn’t need to do a lot different. I just didn’t like it when he started bowling leg-spinners for a brief period,” former English spinner added.

R Ashwin in IPL 2020 & donning Indian jersey

Tamil Nadu cricketer was released by 2014 finalists Kings XI Punjab who he had led for two seasons during IPL 2020 Auctions and was brought by Delhi Capitals for 13th edition of cash-rich event that was originally scheduled to get underway but has been suspended indefinitely as of w due to global pandemic. Meanwhile, Ashwin is currently India's Test specialist and has t been playing white-ball cricket since 2017 due to emergence of wrist-spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav.

He might next be seen in action during India's tour of Australia later this year where Kohli & Co. will be hoping to retain iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy in a four-match Test series. Meanwhile, it also remains to be seen wher ace spinner will be able to find a place in Playing XI. 

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