West Indies vs India: R Ashwin would have been my Player of the Series, says Zaheer Khan

By India Today Sports Desk: Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan lauded R Ashwin for his efficiency, stating that he would have chosen the all-rounder because the Player of the Series within the lately concluded Tests towards Kraigg Brathwaite’s West Indies. Interestingly, the broadcasters didn’t reveal one within the post-match presentation ceremony following the second Test on the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

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As far as Ashwin is anxious, he emerged as a standout performer as his distinctive bowling abilities had been instrumental in main India to a 1-0 collection win.

Ashwin’s efficiency within the collection was nothing wanting spectacular. He picked up a complete of 15 wickets, together with a ten-wicket haul, which performed a vital function in India’s triumph. Not solely did he shine with the ball, however he additionally contributed considerably with the bat, scoring a half-century.

Zaheer Khan, in an interview with Jio Cinema, lauded Ashwin, saying, “He picked up that 10-fer, he was the primary wrecker-in-chief, obtained 15 wickets, obtained a fifty as effectively. He had a terrific collection. Virat (Kohli), Rohit (Sharma) and Yashasvi (Jaiswal) scored runs, however the primary man, who helped India get a outcome, was proper up together with his efficiency. My Man of the Series would have been Ashwin.”

In the primary Test match at Windsor Park in Dominica, Ashwin completed with 12 wickets, serving to India beat West Indies by an innings and 141 runs. His bowling spell of seven for 71 led to West Indies folding for 130 on the third night.

In the second Test, Ashwin picked up three wickets and in addition scored an unbeaten 56 off 78 balls in India’s first innings with the assistance of eight fours.

Ashwin’s efficiency within the collection reaffirms his standing as one of many world’s prime spinners. His potential to persistently take wickets and contribute with the bat makes him a beneficial asset to the Indian cricket group. His efficiency within the collection towards West Indies is a testomony to his ability and dedication to the game.