Following the tip of the third day’s play between India and England through the fourth Test, veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that he has been dealing with some knee points. It comes as a significant risk for India as Ashwin has been one of many key members for the facet within the red-ball cricket. On Sunday, he grew to become the Indian bowler with most variety of wickets in Tests on dwelling soil. For the brand new excessive, the off-spinner surpassed bowling legend Anil Kumble.

“For some strange reason my knee has been acting up. It just takes me 10-12 balls to warm up. I had a warmup before getting in as well,” stated Ashwin after stumps throughout Ranchi Test on Sunday. 

“So once I got my length right that is when I wanted to try it (carrom ball) because I did not want to give away extra runs because we were chasing last, so every single run to chase is a big bonus. Phenomenal character (by the entire bowling unit),” Ashwin added.

While Ashwin returned a five-wicket haul in England’s second innings, one other Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav was additionally spectacular as he picked 4 wickets.

“I thought Kuldeep bowled brilliantly. What I loved about Kuldeep today was the way he worked on his run-up, momentum and all that sort of stuff, We all know how much revs he can put on the ball, and what skill he has. The change of pace that changes the trajectory, which he is willing to do now. Happy for him. I just stole the fifer away from him. That is how the game goes (smiles),” he added.