Ashes 2023: "Previously, 250+ Chases In The Fourth Innings Were Incredibly Difficult" - Ravichandran Ashwin

England’s Cricket Team suffered a heart-breaking defeat against Australia. The hosts couldn’t defend 281. India’s sly spinner Ravichandran Ashwin pointed out that chasing has been quite easy in England in the last couple of years. Ravichandran Ashwin though gave the credit to England team for changing the face of Test cricket.

England got a reality check as their middle order was exposed. It won’t be a bad idea if the swashbuckling batter Jonny Bairstow bats a bit up the order as his attacking brand of cricket can surprise the opposition.

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Australia would be pumped up as the side displayed a never to say die attitude throughout the match. Alex Carey was the silent assassin as the batter struck fine knocks and was quite keen on rotating the strike and used the crease smartly.

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Batters struggled except for Joe Root – Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin was seen speaking on his YouTube channel and stated that Australia’s ice-cool attitude outplayed England’s fearless approach. Ravichandran Ashwin said that Bazball has been successful due to the batting pitches.

“England were fire. Australia were ice. Australia neutralised England’s fire with their ice-cool attitude (in Ashes opener). Firstly, the origin of Bazball: Till a couple of years back, England had pitches full of life. The ball used to seam all over the place. Batters struggled, except for Joe Root,” said Ravichandran Ashwin.

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“So, they decided. If we give pitches like this, it’s going to be tough. So let’s give batting pitches and increase the tempo, score runs fast, and give bowlers more time. England did it successfully,” he added.

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Fourth-inning chases in England has become an imaginable thing – Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin pointed out that England chased down 378 against England in 2022 and also against Pakistan in their backyard and against Ireland & South Africa as well. Ravichandran Ashwin stated that chasing targets in England have become possible due to the change in the wickets.

“India went to the last (rescheduled fifth) Test at Edgbaston, they were successful (chased 378). (They) did it in Pakistan, did it (at home( versus Ireland and South Africa,” said Ravichandran Ashwin.

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“Fourth-inning chases in England have become possible in the last two years. Look at Cummins and Lyon! It has become an imaginable thing. Previously, 250+ chases in the fourth innings were incredibly difficult,” he added.

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