“Their Spinners Are Better”: England Great Backs India Ahead Of Test Series | Cricket News

Former England captain Michael Atherton reckons India’s superior spin assault will win them the five-Test residence collection in opposition to Ben Stokes and Co. The first Test begins in Hyderabad on Thursday. England determined to organize for the tour in Abu Dhabi slightly than taking part in a tour sport in India. Only Jack Leach is a seasoned spinner within the England squad with the others being the inexperienced Tom Hartley, Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed. India boast of R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav.

“I think India will win. Their spinners are better than England’s and that will be the defining thing in the end,” Atherton instructed Skysports.

England final received a collection in India again in 2012 when Graeme Swann and Monty Panesar outbowled their Indian counterparts.

“If you go to India, spin will play a big part, it historically has done and I suspect it always will do. India do have a very strong seam attack as well,” mentioned Atherton.

“India’s four spinners are very different to England’s. They have two left-arm finger spinners in Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel. They have a wrist spinner in Kuldeep Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the greatest spinners of all time.

“England have a stable left-arm spinner in Jack Leach after which three very inexperienced spinners after that with Tom Hartley, Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed.

“It will be a particular challenge for them but the selectors see a high ceiling for them,” he added.

The pitches are anticipated to show from day one in India, offering a large take a look at additionally for the England batters. 

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