It is very rare when Bhajji and Viru like players talk some sensible comment. I totally agree with him. P.Rasool and A.Patel are also in queue to give Ashwin and Jaddu a tough fight. In my opinion both should play in test format where they are doing so well.
Not to undermine the competency of Chahal and Kuldeep, but I reckon Chahal has the techniques and mental strength for sustained period. Seen him in IPL too and the guy is here for long term. Kuldeep has already demonstrated how he breaks down when he was hit. Yes, he is learning but that requires mentally strong that he seems to break down. Hatrik in the recent match was great but doesn't mean he will be able sustain in shorter version of game for long.
However, I tend to agree with the point of they may not be replaced, not necessarily because of their performance but because they are still young, generation to be nurtured and moreover, are not threatening to take away captaincy from Kohli even if it is remote chance (with Ashwin/Jadeja)
It is exciting for the new spinners to get wickets and win matches., it remains to be seen how they perform consistently at this highest level in the coming months.
Mostly, their consistency in taking wickets, ability to adapt newer conditions, ability to learn and experiment will determine whether they can replace Ashwin and Jadeja.
It is too early to write off Ashwin considering that he played many matches and brings in certain X factor. I am amazed with some readers who express very negative opinion of a player. Please remember Ashwin single handedly won matches for India.
BTW, with advent of technology players will find a means to tackle the new spinner and after sometime unless the new spinner develops consistency and variations, it will be challenge to remain a mystical bowler.
Wish the new guys lot of good luck and best wishes.
2019 WC is quite far. But at present these spinners are simply superb. In foreign soil Ashwin & Jaddu are not that good like Chandra, Bedi or Pras. Hence why not give these youngsters a try in the Test as well.
Re: Ashwin is best instead chahal
by itla kumar on Sep 22, 2017 04:14 PM
Agree about your view on Ashwin but Raina is now a spent force and moreover after this series India would be travelling to SA & ENG and it's a known fact that Raina is a sitting duck in those conditions and Manish has already scored a hundred in Australia in the last ODI series played there
Re: Re: Ashwin is best instead chahal
by Neelesh Naik on Sep 22, 2017 04:56 PM
Chahal is 200% better fielder and 100% better bowler than Ashwin. Even Jaddu as batsman is much much better than Manish.