sole test India played against afghanistan There were several encouraging performances, but one particular batting effort became a major talking point after the match. While this innings earned the former India off-spinner widespread praise for its quality and impact Ravichandran Ashwin Offered mixed evaluation.
Speaking on his YouTube channel after the Test, Ashwin lauded the batsman’s immense talent and even made a bold claim about his position in India’s current Test setup. However, the former spinner also questioned the decision-making which prevented the innings from turning into an even bigger contribution for the team.
Ravichandran Ashwin described Indian batsmen as the best test players of the country.
Ashwin praised a lot Rishabh PantHe was described as India’s best batsman in Test cricket. However, the veteran spinner admitted that he was disappointed to see Pant miss out on a century after reaching the 80s once again. According to Ashwin, Pant has all the qualities required to dominate red-ball cricket and is the best batsman in the Test format.
“You have been out many times in the 80s and 90s. It is impossible to find such a great Test batsman. But to play such shots at 80 is mind-boggling. Coming to 80, can’t you play 20 more runs?” Ashwin said.
He said that despite appearing to be in complete control at the crease, the wicketkeeper-batsman has been out in the 80s and 90s on several occasions. The former Indian all-rounder further said that Pant’s figures could have been much better if he had converted these promising innings into centuries.
Former spinner unhappy with missing another century
Ashwin also revealed that he has personally spoken to Pant several times about the importance of managing conditions better in Test cricket. While accepting that every batsman makes mistakes, he felt that the wicketkeeper-batsman now has enough experience to understand when to curb his aggressive tendencies.
“Especially when a lot of people have told you it’s a mistake and yet to continue doing that, I have no problem with that. He has played more than 50 Tests so far. So he has to start playing as per the situation for the team on many occasions. He is really the best Test batsman. When he defends, it is so good that even Gavaskar gets impressed. When he defends, the ball is literally pleading if it can go to him from square.” Is.” Ashwin explained.
The 39-year-old stressed that Test cricket is often about balancing aggression with game awareness and suggested that Pant’s shot selection at crucial moments has sometimes cost India valuable opportunities. Despite the criticism, Ashwin made it clear that he is one of Pant’s biggest fans in the red-ball format. He even ranked the wicketkeeper-batsman above several established Indian stars, including Shubman Gill, KL Rahul And Yashasvi Jaiswal When it comes to test batting.
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