IND vs WI: "Our Coach Rahul Dravid Puts Great Emphasis On Preparation" - Ravichandran Ashwin

Published - 04 Jul 2023, 07:17 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM

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Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has explained why Team India arrived in the West Indies early for their two-match Test series. The squad decided to travel to the Caribbean almost two weeks before the series to acclimate to the local conditions and get used to the pace and bounce of the pitches, according to the seasoned off-spinner.

Ashwin stressed the significance of them getting ready and acclimating to the circumstances in the Caribbean. He commended India’s head coach Rahul Dravid for making sure the squad always adheres to a sound procedure and believes it is one of the reasons India has recently been successful in Test matches on a consistent basis.

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The Indian squad will have the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and aptitude on foreign soil during their tour to the Caribbean and the United States, which cricket fans are looking forward to. The Men in Blue will face a difficult test throughout the two-match Test series as they must adjust to new playing conditions and methods. During the three ODIs and five T20Is, the Indian team will be able to put their T20 skills to the test and become acquainted with the diverse playing settings.

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“We can take care of the preparation” – Ravichandran Ashwin

In a video posted on his YouTube account, Ashwin stated that the Indian cricket team intends to arrive early for a 10-day training camp in preparation for the forthcoming Test series against the West Indies.

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“We have come early for a 10-day window for our preparation to get rid of the jet lag. Our coach Rahul Dravid puts great emphasis on preparation. If we can take care of the preparation, the rest will take care of itself,” Ravichandran Ashwin said.

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“There are a lot of new and exciting faces in the Indian camp”- Ravichandran Ashwin

Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin discussed some of the newcomers to the Indian Test team and how thrilling it will be for the supporters to watch them perform. Among the new players on their squad for the West Indies series are Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Mukesh Kumar. He anticipates Mukesh and Jaydev Unadkat to contribute to the pace bowling department transition as well. Regarding this, Ashwin said:

“There are a lot of new and exciting faces in the Indian camp. We have Mukesh Kumar and I feel Jaydev Unadkat will get a good run in the series. It is a very exciting time for Indian cricket,” Ravichandran Ashwin said.

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Team India is now in Barbados for a training camp before travelling to Dominica for the first Test.

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