Having played against some of the best batters in the world, the former Indian off-spinner believes that Root is far ahead of others when it comes to handling spin bowling. Read Also: Wasim Akram reacts to Sandpapergate drama, questions Pat Cummins' denial.
Ashwin said on the podcast, “Joe Root. He gets into good positions and probably played me the best. Forget subcontinent batters. I think he is the best player of spin by a country mile.”
Root has so far scored 2789 runs at an average of 48.92 with the help of seven centuries and 11 half-centuries in 31 Tests in Asia. These numbers show why Ashwin rates him so highly.
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Rohit Sharma is carefree, Virat Kohli is meticulous: Ashwin explains their different personalities
During the same podcast, Ravichandran Ashwin also shared his views on the different personalities of Indian batting icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. He described Rohit as a naturally carefree person who is comfortable being himself, while Kohli is more organized and careful about every detail.
Ashwin signed off by saying, “Rohit is just how he is on and off the field. He is vulnerable. It is natural. He does not think a lot. Virat always has things ready. It is very meticulous. Everything will be in order, even his kit bag. But Rohit's kit bag will not be like that. We should not judge and should embrace both. Learn from Virat. And sometimes, if you don't want to be that way, learn from Rohit.”
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