One of the strongest workforce India can put up: Dinesh Karhik hails Ashwin, Jadeja and Axar after Nagpur Test

India vs Australia: Dinesh Karthik has hailed the trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel as world-class in residence situations after the primary Test match at Nagpur.

Nagpur,UPDATED: Feb 12, 2023 08:25 IST

Ashwin and Jadeja mixed to destroy Australia within the 1st Test match at Nagpur. (AP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: Royal Challengers Bangalore wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik has hailed Rohit Sharma’s India as one of many strongest groups in residence situations. Karthik’s feedback come after India routed Australia within the opening encounter of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Nagpur. Australia did not survive towards the spin of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja and folded for simply 91 runs within the second innings of the sport. This meant that India set the tone for the four-match sequence, profitable the primary one by an enormous margin of an innings and 132 runs on Day 3 at Nagpur.

Karthik, whereas chatting with Cricbuzz hailed Ashwin, Jadeja, and Axar Patel as world class bowlers in residence situations.

“I honestly think that this is one of the strongest teams that India can put in domestic soil. And I say that because of these three bowlers (Axar, Jadeja and Ashwin) who are top quality and world class. One is on 450 wickets, one close to 250 wickets, that’s how good these guys are. So these are three world class bowlers in these conditions and that’s what makes this Indian team really special,” Karthik stated on Cricbuzz.

The spinners not solely contributed with the ball, however did exceptionally effectively of their respective roles within the opening Test match. Ashwin did effectively within the position of the night time watchman to guard Pujara, whereas Jadeja and the Axar mixed collectively to spice up India’s complete to 400. Axar performed out a career-best 84 at No. 9, second highest runs scored by an Indian at that place.

“When you have somebody that bats really well at No. 9 that tells you a story and I don’t think a lot of teams can boast of that,” Karthik stated.

India have set the tone of the sequence with a sensational victory and now will likely be taking part in their second match in New Delhi on February 17.

Edited By:

Kingshuk Kusari

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Feb 12, 2023