New Delhi, 3rd August 2023: Ravichandran Ashwin, India’s prominent spinner, recently shed light on the transitional phase that the Indian cricket team is currently experiencing and discussed the potential adoption of a ‘Bazball-like’ approach in Test cricket. Despite India’s commendable performance in red-ball cricket during overseas tours, they haven’t been able to clinch the World Test Championship title, even though they made it to the final in the first two seasons.
England’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach, characterized by an ultra-attacking batting style, has garnered significant attention and success, especially during the Ashes, where they managed to draw the series 2-2 despite losing the first two Tests.
Ashwin, the top-ranked Test bowler, acknowledged that India will soon go through a transition phase, but he also cautioned that it won’t be an easy process. He shared his thoughts on whether India can adopt the ‘Bazball’ style and pointed out that players might face exclusion from the playing XI if they fail to consistently perform with the aggressive approach.
While discussing the potential adaptation of this style, Ashwin emphasized that India should not blindly copy other teams’ methods simply because they have proven successful. He stressed the significance of India’s unique cricketing culture and the need to preserve and maintain its distinct identity.
Shifting the focus to the upcoming ODI World Cup, Ashwin urged the team to approach the marquee tournament with a positive mindset. He expressed hope that the team would enter the competition with full positivity and urged them to embrace this approach.
