Within the Chennai Tremendous Kings sport in opposition to Mumbai Indians that they misplaced in an one-sided encounter, R Ashwin bowled two tight overs within the powerplay, the 4th and sixth, giving 9 runs. He then had two extra – the eighth and Twelfth- giving 23 runs. Former India opener and selector Ok Srikkanth isn’t impressed although with Ashwin’s bowling within the sport the place CSK was making an attempt to defend 176.
“What’s Ashwin doing? He has turned all defensive. He’s not trying to take wickets. He’s like let me get by these 4 overs. He by no means went for wicket-taking. Simply bowling protected,” Srikkanth stated on his YouTube channel ‘Cheeky Cheeka’.
When his son Anirudh, former CSK batsman, interjected to say that it was not less than good to see Ashwin bowl lot extra offspin within the sport in opposition to Mumbai Indians, Srikkanth re-stressed his level.
“What was the concept of taking Ashwin at present? To get two wickets and win the match. However what did he do? He bowled safely within the powerplay. It didn’t matter to CSK in any respect. MI additionally have been smart, taking singles off him. It’s important to perceive the match state of affairs, IPL state of affairs – and bowl accordingly,” Srikkanth stated.
In his submit match press convention MS Dhoni, CSK’s captain, had talked about the necessity to get a superb crew for subsequent season. “What might be necessary for us is to get the appropriate mixture for subsequent yr. You don’t need too many gamers getting modified, what might be necessary is to attempt to qualify, but when not get a secured 11 for subsequent yr and are available again robust,” Dhoni had stated.
And Srikkanth had his say on that as nicely.
“Dhoni has already began speaking about subsequent season. Meaning he’s fairly pissed off with this crew’s efficiency. He was proper in saying that the blokes should personal up and do one thing improbable. The place CSK misplaced is was within the public sale itself. If you choose Sam Curran, Overton, Tripathi, Hooda, how are you going to win matches?” Srikkanth stated.
Earlier within the month, Srikkanth had questioned how Ashwin was used within the video games. “Almost about Ashwin, don’t drop him, however cease him from bowling within the powerplay. Between 7-18th over he might be efficient, with Jadeja and Noor Ahmad, they will simply slip in 10 overs not less than.”