'You can’t play spin like pace': Ashwin questions Ben Stokes' batting method
'You can’t play spin like pace': Ashwin questions Ben Stokes' batting method
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has critiqued England captain Ben Stokes' technique against spin, citing recurring issues. Ashwin observed that Stokes, like many Western batters, relies heavily on sweeps due to a perceived weakness in defensive play against spinners. He emphasized the importance of meeting the ball rather than playing off the back foot.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has critiqued England captain Ben Stokes' technique against spin, citing recurring issues. Ashwin observed that Stokes, like many Western batters, relies heavily on sweeps due to a perceived weakness in defensive play against spinners. He emphasized the importance of meeting the ball rather than playing off the back foot.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has critiqued England captain Ben Stokes' technique against spin, citing recurring issues. Ashwin observed that Stokes, like many Western batters, relies heavily on sweeps due to a perceived weakness in defensive play against spinners. He emphasized the importance of meeting the ball rather than playing off the back foot. 
