Former India cricketer Amit Mishra believes that there is no such thing as a dearth of leg-spinners within the nation and he sees extra of them breaking into the nationwide staff within the close to future.
Mishra, who final performed for India in 2017, has 166 IPL wickets to his title. The 40-year-old not too long ago represented Haryana within the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy.
He stated, ‘Earlier individuals felt that with the arrival of T20 cricket, the utility of leg-spin is reducing. But they’ve been proved utterly improper. Leg spin will not be solely efficient in Test cricket however it’s equally efficient in restricted overs cricket as nicely.
“Just look at IPL. Me being a leg spinner along with Yuzvendra Chahal are the two most successful Indian bowlers in IPL history. So why not give more chances to leg spinners in all formats of the game.
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premiumMishra holds the document for many IPL wickets (166) by an Indian together with Chahal.
“India has an enormous pool of leg-spinners. We have high quality spinners in home cricket. I do not need to title anybody however there are greater than half a dozen leg spinners who’ve the potential to be within the Indian staff.
“I am more than happy to train any young leg-spinner who comes to me for help,” Mishra stated.
Mishra additionally stated that he has no plans to retire anytime quickly and can proceed to play home cricket.
I nonetheless have 2-3 years of cricket left in me. I’m retaining myself match and my efficiency in home cricket final season and this season has not been dangerous. I count on to be purchased by a franchise (on this week’s IPL public sale). Mishra represented India in 22 Tests, 36 ODIs and 10 T20Is.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
