Depth prized asset of cricket squads in COVID occasions; India, England nicely positioned: Ian Chappell

The legendary Ian Chappell believes a cricket group’s “prized” possession amid this COVID-19 pandemic is depth and India and England are nicely positioned on that entrance not like Australia.
“It has become abundantly clear during this pandemic-ravaged era that one of the prized ingredients in a cricket squad is depth. Ideally it should be both in batting and bowling,” the previous Australia captain wrote in a column for ESPNcricinfo.
“India displayed their ample depth – particularly in quick bowling – in defeating Australia on their recent tour. In making six changes from the first to second Test and still defeating England comfortably at Edgbaston, New Zealand surprised with their talent too.”
Chappell stated England too confirmed their depth within the ODI collection in opposition to Pakistan and it’ll maintain them in good stead within the Ashes.
“England have displayed both depth and flexibility by comprehensively blanking Pakistan in their three-match ODI series. Their prospects for the Ashes in Australia were also boosted by the skilful showing of both Saqib Mahmood and Brydon Carse, two bowlers whose pace should be an asset on bouncy pitches.”
The 77-year-old former batsman stated by way of depth in batting, India are nicely positioned than another cricket enjoying nation.
“When it comes to batting talent, India are best placed of all the teams. Their development system, which produces players with traditional techniques and provides ample opportunities at first-class level, is one to be envied,” Chappell stated.
“(But) mind you, the extent of India’s reserves will be fully tested on the England tour as they have already had to react to isolation requirements and they haven’t even played a warm-up game. Just another example of why modern cricket teams consider depth king.”
The 77-year-old batting nice, nonetheless, cautioned Australia to plug holes in its batting division, which lacks depth within the absence of Steve Smith and David Warner.
“The one major team whose recent performances haven’t implied substantial depth are Australia,” Chappell wrote.
“Batting is the primary space of concern and the batters haven’t flourished within the Caribbean, with solely Mitchell Marsh making his mark. But Marsh is unlikely to interchange Cameron Green because the Test allrounder batting at six.

“Once again the Australian batting was shown to be fragile when David Warner and Steve Smith are missing. A glance at the Sheffield Shield batting performances for the last couple of seasons doesn’t inspire much confidence that the new wave of stars is on the horizon.”