Former cricketer for England, Monty Panesar, gained notoriety for his controversial remarks about Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. In a recent interview, Panesar claimed that Ashwin would probably be urged to retire if he were an English cricket player in the current game. This quote highlights the diverse perspectives that cricketing cultures have on aging players, and it also highlights the English team’s present emphasis on youth and performance. In addition to expressing his views into the workings of international cricket, Panesar’s comments spark a larger conversation regarding how senior players are handled in the game.
Monty Panesar Claims Ashwin Would Be Urged to Retire If English
Regarding Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, former England spinner Monty Panesar has made a daring assertion. In a recent interview, Panesar claimed that Ashwin would probably be told to retire if he were an English cricket player in the current lineup since England prefers to experiment and rely on youth. An essential part of India’s red-ball engine, Ashwin recently tied Shane Warne’s record of 37 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Nevertheless, Panesar feels that Ashwin would not fit into the plans of the England team, even with his stellar record.
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“They experiment more. If Ashwin was English right now, then they would have told him to retire because they want to bring youngsters who have the potential to play. But I think England experiments more, and they like to experiment,” Panesar told IANS.
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Although Ashwin is superior in Indian conditions, Panesar thinks that Australian spinner Nathan Lyon is the better bowler overall. Panesar says Ashwin’s unique quality is his ability to think like a batter and take advantage of flaws.
“I think I see Nathan Lyon in my opinion. Yes, he is a better bowler. But I think Ashwin is a better bowler in India. I think he thinks like a batter when he bowls. He is able to pick out the weakness and he can exploit it, and that is his biggest advantage. He bats really well when he bowls; he knows what the batters are thinking,” Panesar added.
Ashwin, who currently holds the second-highest wicket-taking total among active cricket players (522), has a stellar record in Test matches against England, taking 114 wickets in 24 games. On several occasions, India has also benefited greatly from his batsmanship.
The disparate ways that various cricketing cultures see seasoned players are clarified by Panesar’s remarks. England might value youth and experimentation more than experience, but India has a history of trusting its seasoned players to perform when it matters most. This concept is demonstrated by Ashwin’s sustained performance and tenure with the Indian side.
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