Arrival of Kuldeep did turned the series around for India. England looked completely fine reverse sweeping Indian finger spinners until they encountered the wrist spin mystery of Kuldeep.
Last left arm wrist spinner that England faced apart from Kuldeep was Lakshan Sandakan who took 7 wickets @24 vs England back in 2018..
Not many &, there is the actual surprise weapon.
Cupboard is pretty bare for spinners in Pakistan anyway. I don't think England will be unhappy to play Noman Sajid level spinners on a used Multan track.
Sandakan had enormous potential but problem with him was his accuracy. He could bowl some unplayable stuff followed with some absolute dross. That's where Kuldeep is a rare exception among left arm wrist spinners.
Droping bashir would be stupid esp since Pakistan are making a turner in next test
I don't think it's a crazy suggestion. Root is there to provide offspin if all you want from your offspinner is to give Stokes less of a workload. And lengthening the batting lineup after going 1-0 up in the series isn't exactly unheard of either.
Are they “making a turner” or is it just that it is being assumed that the pitch will be more conducive to spin because they are reusing the same pitch? Sometimes older pitches can give more help for seamers as well (variable bounce etc)
I think it will both turn and have reverse/uneven bounce.
Having the 2 frontline spinners plus Root would reduce the workload on Stokes even more, especially on what promises to be a friendlier wicket for spinners (could hardly have been less friendly for most of the first Test!). Yes, he’s bowling in the nets and looking good, but it’s a tough ask to go from not being fit enough to bowl at all, to potentially bowling 30 overs
Yeah if not for the rumours about the pitch I'd definitely drop Bashir and get a little more out of Root, assuming Stokes can bowl a little bit. As it is I'd probably drop Carse.
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Lol why don't they just release the whole squad instead of snippets like Joker 2 spoiler trailer
