Ravichandran Ashwin has put out yet another performance to stake his claim as the Most Valuable Player of the Indian cricket team. The off-spinner bagged his 20th five wicket haul in Tests during the on-going match against New Zealand in Indore on Monday. His figures of 6 for 81 helped India restrict the Kiwis to 299 and gain a lead of 258 runs in the first innings. Naturally, fans and former cricketers took to Twitter to show their appreciation for Ashwin.
It has been a remarkable series against New Zealand for Ravichandran Ashwin with 20 wickets so far but India's off-spinner says he has struggled to get into rhythm at the start of his spells.
Ashwin bowled superbly today to take six for 81 to skittle out the visitors for 299. "It's very important for me to get into a good rhythm.
Through this series I have not really started in a fine rhythm. I'm trying to get my alignment and rhythm properly, it's taking me a few overs. Once I go through it, and when my body starts going completely into the ball, the spells start getting better, and that was one of the spells after lunch," he said.
India, who made a massive 557 for 5 declared, thus grabbed a lead of 258 to place themselves in the driver s seat at the end of day three of the third Test.
"It's about getting into a good rhythm and being able to accelerate and get through the crease fast. So that's what I really look forward to and once I get into a good rhythm, I think I can beat any batsman in the world. That s where I stand right now," said the off-spinner who is the second fastest bowler in the world to reach the 200 Test wicket landmark.
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