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The ever inquisitive Ravichandran Ashwin, who has a knack for studying new issues, and much-improved batsman Ravindra Jadeja have stood out for India within the first two Tests towards Australia, skipper Ajinkya Rahane stated on Wednesday.
While Ashwin is at present main the wicket-takers’ chart with 10 scalps, Jadeja’s half-century and the hundred plus stand with skipper Rahane within the second Test fashioned the cornerstone of India’s eight-wicket win in Melbourne.
Asked in regards to the hallmark of Ashwin’s greatness, Rahane stated, “He is always looking to learn new things. He has good skills but is always looking to learn new things, and that’s what makes Ashwin great.”
The captain could not be extra happier with the Tamil Nadu tweaker’s success.
“I hope that he continues for next two Test matches and do the job for us,” stated Rahane.
If Ashwin’s improvisation has impressed Rahane, he’s mighty happy with Jadeja’s Test match software which provides the required stability the group has typically lacked.
“As a batsman Ravindra Jadeja has improved a lot and that is a massive point as a team’s perspective,” Rahane stated.
“When you already know that your quantity seven can contribute with the bat, that turns into very easy so that you can really get that (first rate) complete and clearly within the subject, you will have seen him taking some good catches.
“So yes his addition in the team helped us a lot and he has been really fantastic and it is really great for us,” he stated.
Happy with Rohit Sharma’s addition to the taking part in XI, the skipper knowledgeable hat his deputy has had some seven to eight web periods as he gears up for his first Test in 13 months.
“He is batting really well in the nets. He has had good seven-eight sessions. He came to Melbourne, started his practise straight away when our Test match got over,” Rahane stated making it clear that Rohit will open the innings.
The skipper indicated that the SCG observe appears to be like to be a superb one for batting.
“See, as per history of Sydney, it is a very good wicket, very good wicket, so you just have to play some good cricket.”
The SCG wicket aids spinners and that is why Rahane does not need his group to take probabilities whereas dealing with Nathan Lyon.
“Yes, we have good spinners but Nathan Lyon is their quality spinner, who has done well here, so we don’t want to take anybody lightly,” he stated.
While signing off, Rahane with a notice of warning reminded every body that Melbourne is historical past now.
“As I said earlier, whatever happened in Melbourne it is history now. Australia is a very good team, especially when playing in Australia. They are a dangerous team and we respect that. We just want to be in the moment and start well tomorrow.”
