Ashwin is the MVP of our team

[sensible-indian]

Breakup of Ashwin's Test stats in all countries: Since he found his flight, dip and drift, here's his performance in all formats: Avg of 25 in WC Aus Avg of 19 in Bangladesh Test Avg of 19 in Bangladesh ODI series Avg of 16 in SL (first 2 tests)

[Precambrian]

Yes' date=' but the real determining factor for Ashwin will be how much he improves his outside-SC stats in the future, i.e. will he become a Chandra, a Kumble or a Bhajji?[/quote'] If he does his job well in the SC, I am happy for him, and i am pretty sure he has learned from these overseas tours at the beginning of his career. That augurs well. Ashwin looks all set to better his record in NZ, Eng and SA. I'd be wary about Australia.

[Vijy]

If he does his job well in the SC, I am happy for him, and i am pretty sure he has learned from these overseas tours at the beginning of his career. That augurs well. Ashwin looks all set to better his record in NZ, Eng and SA. I'd be wary about Australia.

The hardest place for off-spinners, barring Lyon (who knows what to do there).

[Forever Indian]

The hardest place for off-spinners' date=' barring Lyon (who knows what to do there).[/quote'] I would say the hardest place is NZ actually. Atleast in Aus some tracks like Adelaide and Sydney offer some spin.

[Vijy]

I would say the hardest place is NZ actually. Atleast in Aus some tracks like Adelaide and Sydney offer some spin.

The diff is that, in the past, NZ, SA and Eng were bad players of spin and hence it was harder for spinners in Aus. Now, I'm not sure which is the worse place - possibly just about anything apart from SC, UAE and WI.

[sensible-indian]

The diff is that' date=' in the past, NZ, SA and Eng were bad players of spin and hence it was harder for spinners in Aus. Now, I'm not sure which is the worse place - possibly just about anything apart from SC, UAE and WI.[/quote'] England and SA are fine (barring some pitches). Aus and NZ are the graveyards.