Dean Jones Criticizes India's Test Bowling

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Former Australian batsman Dean Jones has expressed concerns about India's chances of winning Test matches abroad due to their struggling bowling attack. Jones believes that India lack genuinely quick bowlers who can consistently bowl at over 140kmph, a key component for success in Test cricket. He specifically pointed out that India's fast bowler Ishant Sharma was not utilized effectively at the SCG, where he was forced to bowl against the wind, contrary to what Jones felt would have been a more effective approach.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dean Jones criticizes India's Test bowling attack, stating that they lack genuinely quick bowlers who can consistently bowl at over 140kmph.
  • Jones feels that India's Test captain, MS Dhoni, is well-suited for limited-overs cricket but may not be proactive enough for Test matches.
  • He suggests that having separate captains for Test and limited-overs cricket could be beneficial for India.
  • Jones points out that top Test sides that have dominated world cricket have had great fast bowlers, citing examples from the past.
  • He uses the Sri Lanka team as an example, stating that despite having a top spinner like Murali, they struggled to win Test matches abroad due to the lack of genuinely quick bowlers.
  • Jones feels that India's selectors should consider having a separate coach for each format of the game to better prepare teams.

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Sources:

  • "TNN Sydney"