Ravichandran Ashwin’s Winning Formula to Unsettle Australia
Though his place in the World Test Championship Final 2023 may not be secured until the eleventh hour, Ravichandran Ashwin has already devised a winning formula to outwit Australia. With his analytical mind, the ace off-spinner has taken the help of data analyst Prasanna Agoram to prepare himself for the one-off IND vs AUS match at the Oval.
Early Preparations for WTC Final
In order to adjust to the time difference in England, Ashwin began altering his sleep cycle during IPL 2023. He knew that being well-rested was of utmost importance in Test cricket, especially with the limited time gap between IPL and WTC Final. Therefore, Ashwin started to transition from white ball to red ball cricket, beginning with his sleep cycle and then his bowling. Prasanna Agoram, speaking to The Indian Express, said, “If Rajasthan didn’t have a game, he would go to bed early to undo the old habits.”
Analysis of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne
In his meticulous planning for the match, Ashwin has looked into various aspects such as the trajectory, degree of turn on a particular day, and the shots used by Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne against spin.
Conclusion
Ravichandran Ashwin has already begun preparations for the World Test Championship Final 2023, and has taken the help of data analyst Prasanna Agoram to devise a winning formula against Australia. From his sleep cycle to the shots used by Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne against spin, Ashwin has gone into great detail in order to make sure he is ready for the match.