Harbhajan Singh, Ravichandran Aswhin
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Another off-spinner of India, Harbhajan Singh termed the performance of senior Team India player Ravichandran Ashwin as recent best. Ashwin was the protagonist of the first day for his side in the first Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday (August 1). He became the first India spinner to take more than three wickets on English soil on the day since 1992.

Ravichandran Ashwin, India, England
Harbhajan Singh lauded Ravichandran Ashwin on his performance (PC – Getty Images)

Ashwin has completed his 320 wickets mark. He achieved the figures of four for 60 on the first day which is his personal best in any of the countries like South Africa, England or Australia respectively.

Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Ravichandran Ashwin
Joe Root while trying to survive. (PC – Getty Images)

Harbhajan Singh said that it was a much-needed performance from Ravichandran Ashwin to prove his worth regardless of condition. The Turbanator reckoned it was one of the best bowling by Ashwin on foreign soil.

“Ashwin bowled well today and hit the right line. He was the one who got India back in the game,” he stated.

 

“It was great to see him delivering the most when the team needed him. This was the best I have seen him bowling in abroad. The conditions were not favorable to spinners but taking those four key wickets – three among them were the wickets of Buttler, Stokes and Cook were stupendous.” Said, Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh about the dismissal of Joe Root:

While talking about the first day of the first match, Harbhajan said that it was overall a great day for India. He further spoke about the splendid work of Virat Kohli to dismiss England skipper, Joe Root.

“India had a great day after that run out from Virat Kohli. England was on course to build a huge first innings total, so you wanted a moment of brilliance on the field. It was an outstanding effort from Kohli to get Root run out. The onus now lies on the batsmen, and if they bat well I am sure they will have a very good chance of winning this test match.”

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