All posts tagged: Ashwin on Ben Stokes off-spin issues

‘Are questions being asked?’: R Ashwin exposes Ben Stokes’ weakness, ‘…dismissed by off-spinners for as long as I’ve bowled’ | Cricket News

‘Are questions being asked?’: R Ashwin exposes Ben Stokes’ weakness, ‘…dismissed by off-spinners for as long as I’ve bowled’ | Cricket News

Former India off-spinner R Ashwin questioned England captain Ben Stokes’ suspect batting approach against spin after his dismissal to Australia spin legend Nathan Lyon in the second innings of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Stokes’ dismissal was a major moment in a mammoth 435-run chase that England pursued admirably but fell short by 82 runs, conceding the Ashes to Australia for the fourth time in succession. Questions have been raised over the entire English side’s capabilities and approach after losing three Tests inside 11 days, but Ashwin probed if the captain has sorted out his own weaknesses too. Ashwin, who has dismissed Stokes 13 times in his Test career, was elaborating Stokes’ approach while being dismissed by Lyon in the chase. ALSO READ |Ashes: England to probe reports of excessive drinking in Queensland “Ben Stokes has been dismissed by off-spinners for as long as I’ve bowled and seen. Is this question being asked? He is fabulous player with the right attitude. You cannot play spin as you play fast bowling . You can’t do …