NEW DELHI: Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has expressed admiration for India’s experienced spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, acknowledging their world-class abilities.
The highly anticipated clash between cricket powerhouses India and Australia is scheduled to commence in Perth on Friday.
Against Australia, Ashwin has demonstrated remarkable prowess, securing 114 wickets in 22 Test matches across 42 innings, maintaining an economy rate of 2.70.In Australian conditions, Ashwin’s record shows 39 wickets from 10 Tests with an economy rate of 2.93.
Jadeja’s record against Australia includes 89 wickets from 17 matches at an economy rate of 2.33, averaging 19.29. Since his Test debut against England in 2012, the 35-year-old has accumulated 319 wickets in 77 Tests with an economy rate of 2.51.
Marsh indicated his readiness to confront both Jadeja and Ashwin, whilst recognising India’s capable pace attack.
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“They’re world-class bowlers. I’m looking forward to the challenge, but how much spin will play in Australia, we’ll wait and see. They’ve got an outstanding fast-bowling attack, but there’s no doubt they’re world-class spinners, and I’ve got a lot of respect for them,” Marsh told *Fox Cricket*.
Regarding his strategy against the Indian spinners, Marsh expressed confidence in his improved abilities.
“I’ve grown a lot as a player, and I’ll take a positive mindset into that battle,” Marsh said.
The Border-Gavaskar series begins on November 22 with the Perth Test.
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Adelaide Oval will host the day-night second Test from December 6 to 10. The third Test is scheduled at The Gabba, Brisbane, from December 14 to 18.
The traditional Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground will run from December 26 to 30.
The series concludes with the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3 to 7.
