Ashwin Highlights India’s Tactical Deficiencies in Test Series Against England

The ongoing India-England Test series has been a compelling contest. India, under Shubman Gill’s leadership and without senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, has shown commendable fight. With the final day of the fifth Test underway, the series outcome hangs in the balance. England needs 35 runs to win, while India needs 3 wickets to secure a draw and level the series. England, captained by Ben Stokes, has a 2-1 lead, having won Tests at Leeds and Lord’s. India’s journey has been challenging, prompting questions about strategy, particularly concerning the bowling attack. Ravichandran Ashwin has offered insights into India’s issues, specifically pointing out the absence of pressure-building bowling. He emphasized this as a crucial aspect often overlooked in modern cricket, along with a lack of strategic understanding. Ashwin suggested that Shubman Gill would develop as captain but also noted that sometimes the young captain’s decisions haven’t been the best. According to Ashwin, these strategic mistakes are a significant factor in England’s advantage, highlighting a lack of sharp decision-making within the Indian team.