Ravichandran Ashwin prepared a special strategy against Steve Smith for BGT.
Preparations are complete for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be held between India and Australia. Both teams have geared up to compete with each other. Meanwhile, Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shared his strategy for tackling Australian batsman Steve Smith.
According to Ravichandran Ashwin, the spinner’s performance has been fine during the last 2020-21 and 2023 BGT series between India and Australia. The spinners have created a distinct identity for themselves.
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Before the BGT series, Ravichandran Ashwin explained his upcoming strategy against Steve Smith. He said that Steve Smith always comes to the field with great preparation and plan. He also bats brilliantly against spinners. Ashwin believes he has now gained a deeper understanding of Smith’s playing technique. He said that in the IPL in RPS and Delhi Capitals franchise, he got a chance to know Australian batsman Steve Smith closely.
Talking with 7 Cricket, he said:
Steve Smith is a great batsman. He comes to the field with a special strategy against spinners. He also handles fast bowling confidently. He performs brilliantly because of his special batting. Ravichandran Ashwin believes that in the time he spent with this batsman during the IPL, he has tried to know his playing technique. I have discovered new ways and means against him. I have also tried to know how he prepares what he likes and what he does not. “
Ravichandran Ashwin said that in his initial phase of bowling, he had to face a lot of struggle against Steve Smith. But in the last few series, the spinners have improved their performance and have gained an ‘edge’ over the Australian opponent. Earlier I used to feel that Steve Smith’s batting dominates me but now I have strengthened my grip.
Ravichandran Ashwin sent Steve Smith to the pavilion five times in the last two BGT series.
