India vs England: Keeping R Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav in Test XI, says Mohammad Azharuddin

Ravichandran Ashwin has been included in the test team for India against England. (Photo AP / Aijaz Rahi)

Part of many English summers in his game days, the former captain of India Mohammad Azharuddin thinks that the Indian team should enter with two spinners – Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav – in the test series against England. the wickets would be dry during this time of the year. Azhar, who was part of the Indian team that defeated England in 1986, said it was the best opportunity for India to beat England in the series. of five matches next week in Birmingham. All departments of the game.

"England will find it very difficult to dislodge India because they do not have a good bowling attack. We have a very good side There are only two (good) bowlers – James Anderson and (Stuart) Broad, but they are prone to injury and twilight in their careers, "Azhar told PTI in an interview. The former Indian captain said that India should play Yadav while the England team fought against him in the limited matches.

Azhar said that the combination of the team depends on the wickets offered, the best combination would be three fast bowlers and two spinners. "If it's a green field then they can go with 4-1, but I think 3-2 will be a better combination if you want to win because, later, the grounds will dry up. hot and throws will mostly offer the last two days, "he said." The only chance that will have England is, if it gives green tops, but if they give out green tops, they will also have trouble, because we also have very good swing bowlers. "The former skipper praised Yadav and said that he should to be chosen on form.

"He is performing, so he should be chosen and the English side is fighting against him. Ashwin and Yadav should play. I do not think Jadeja will make the cup, "said Azhar, but Azhar said that if the team decided to opt for a 4-1 combination, Ashwin could be the only driver because of his experience.

Earlier, Kohli, during the ODI series, had said that he was tempted to play his Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal during the next five-test series against England, given the outstanding performance of the wrists and spinners in the limited portion of the round.

Yadav was selected in the test team, but Chahal was left out of the 18-man team named India for Azhar, who led the Indian team in 47 test matches, also praised Kohli's captaincy, but said he still has a long way to go. the test "Yo Yo" is the best method for judging fitness, Azhar said: "Cel a should be done before the team is selected, not after. "

Azhar also praised the Indian team as being the best. 19659011] For all the latest sports news, download Indian Express App