India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar praised the seniors Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin for their understanding and dedication. Both these players were excluded due to team combination in the first Test played in Perth. Despite this, Jadeja and Ashwin fully backed the team's strategies, which shows their professionalism.
Jadeja and Ashwin's dedication to the team
"When the team has experienced players like Jadeja and Ashwin, who understand the conditions and plans of the team well, it becomes easier for the team to take decisions. He termed both players as invaluable assets to the team and said they always prioritised the team's success.
Role of spinners in pink-ball tests
Nair also spoke on the Pink Ball Test starting December 6 in Adelaide. He said that the role of spinners can be important in this format. "Spinners have more impact with the pink ball, especially when the ball swings and turns slightly differently under the influence of light. The team's tactics will change according to the conditions, and no player is out of the team's plan," Nair said.
Opportunity to prepare in the practice match
Before the second Test, India will play a practice match against the Prime Minister's XI in Canberra. This match will be a great opportunity to test the team's strategies.
Big decision was made in the first Test
The decision to keep Jadeja and Ashwin out of the playing XI in the Perth Test was very much discussed. However, this strategy proved successful. The team registered a big win of 295 runs, and Washington Sundar left his mark in the spin department. Sundar picked up two crucial wickets in the fourth innings, contributing to the team's victory.
This strategy of India showed that every decision of the team is taken from a holistic approach. The role of these experienced players in the second Test will be worth watching.