‘I don’t think you can come and replicate what Ashwin and Jadeja do’, Ian Chappell’s advice to Cricket Australia

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has given advice to Australian bowlers after losing two consecutive Tests against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023. Chappell believes that the Australian spinners should not repeat what Indian star spinners Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin did in the series.

Chappell said on ESPNCricinfo –

“Too often they (opposition spinners) do try and replicate the skillset (of Ashwin and Jadeja). Talking about Ashwin and Jadeja… They know exactly what to do in India. Ashwin is a damn fine bowler, doesn’t matter where he bowls.”

“I’ve seen him bowl in Australia, he bowled extremely well. He is also very smart. He works out exactly what he’s gotta do. Jadeja doesn’t vary too much although he has learned a few things and has improved his bowling but he’s got the skillset that is perfect for India and the two of them work together.”

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell believes that Lyon should not try to bowl like Ashwin as he will not be able to do so. Instead, the Australian off-spinner should try to find success in his own way.

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Chappell also said that it was Ashwin who bowled better but Jadeja walked away with seven wickets in Australia’s second innings.

Chappell added –

“In this game, I thought Ashwin bowled bloody well but Jadeja got the seven wickets but that’s the way it happens some days. I don’t think you can come and replicate what they do. Nathan Lyon is not R Ashwin, he’s got to bowl like Nathan Lyon and he has tried to do that.”