Cricket

​​”That’s a bit of a harsh statement” – Abhishek Nayar on claims that India are no longer good players of spin bowling

India’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar feels it is harsh to state that Indian batters are no longer good players of spin bowling. India’s struggle against spin has been evident in the recent past as the Indian batters have not been able to bring their best against the spinners.

India lost the ODI series against Sri Lanka by 2-0 as they could not deliver against the home team’s spinners. Furthermore, India suffered a 113-run loss in the second Test against New Zealand in Pune on a spin-friendly pitch.

Mitchell Santner proved to be a thorn in India’s flesh as the left-arm spinner bagged a total of 13 wickets in the match and was awarded Player of the Match.

Abhishek Nayar said in a press conference, “Well, I think firstly that’s a bit of a harsh statement for anyone (on India no longer being good players of spin). I think credit goes to the New Zealand bowlers as they exploited the conditions well and they were very consistent.”

Nayar feels it is imperative to stick to their plans as the aggressive approach can also backfire at times.

“I feel that when we talk about playing aggressive cricket when you talk about having aggressive intent, there are going to be times when it may not work out for you. And I think Gauti (head coach Gautam Gambhir) has said this before, at times when you get games like Bangladesh, where we go in and get the fastest 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, there are going to be days when it doesn’t look as good and, you know, fruitful.”

Meanwhile, Nayar also hinted that gun fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah would not be rested in Mumbai and he will play the final Test.

“He (Bumrah) has not bowled a lot. He has got ample rest. He is very important to us and workload is always in our mind… In the morning, there will be swing and seam. At Wankhede, you’ll have pacers with a smile on their face.”

The third and final Test match between India and New Zealand will be played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai from November 1 onwards.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

India’s Junior Men Clinch Bronze with Gritty 2-1 Win Over Australia in Four Nations Tournament

The Indian junior men’s hockey team wrapped up their campaign at the Four Nations Tournament… Read More

June 26, 2025

Suryakumar Yadav Undergoes Successful Sports Hernia Surgery, Eyes Return for Bangladesh Tour

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has successfully undergone surgery for a sports hernia in his… Read More

June 26, 2025

Golden Glove Winner Jaspreet Singh Joins Bengaluru FC in Key Summer Move

Bengaluru FC have taken a decisive step toward rebuilding their squad by signing goalkeeper Jaspreet… Read More

June 26, 2025

Ravi Shastri says opening Test loss against England is a tough pill to swallow for India

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri believes the opening Test loss against England is a… Read More

June 26, 2025

Varun Aaron says England batters’ approach made Jasprit Bumrah desperate for wickets in 2nd innings of 1st Test

Former Indian fast bowler Varun Aaron believes England batters were able to find a way… Read More

June 26, 2025

Varun Aaron says Karun Nair will be disappointed with his opening Test performance against England

Former Indian fast bowler Varun Aaron believes Karun Nair will be disappointed after he failed… Read More

June 26, 2025