The Indian batting unit has seen a downfall in recent times as they got blown out for just 156 runs in the first innings during Day 2 of the 2nd Test between India and New Zealand.
After India gave a gloomy performance, former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull does not accept the idea of the Indian batters being the finest players against spin.
“I think it is a misconception around the world now that these modern Indian players are better playing spin than anyone else. They are not. They are the same as everyone else around the world,” said Simon.
“Gone are the days of Ganguly, Gambhir, Laxman and Dravid. Sachin was so, so good against spin, and the era before them,” he added.
Indian batters were known to be the best against spin when great batters like Sachin, Ganguly, and others were in their prime, but the team’s capability to face slower balls has seen a drastic decline in the recent times. According to Simon, any good spinner can now outclass Indian batters. He also claimed that when the IPL are held on a spin-friendly pitch, the players are normally not happy.
“I think good quality spinners are just as good at getting India out on turning tracks as Indian spinners against good quality opposition batters. And the moment they see a turning track in IPL, they complain,” he shared.
