New Delhi: India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane is confident that senior spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be able to change their style of bowling that suits South African pitches during their upcoming tour, starting January 5.
"I feel Ashwin and Jadeja, they both have it in them to
deliver abroad and not only in India. See when you play in
India you have to bowl in a certain way and if you see the
likes of Moeen Ali, Nathan Lyon if they are playing in
England, Australia they have to bowl in a different style,"
Rahane told 'India Today' channel.
"So, Ashwin and Jadeja, they are doing really well at the
moment but I am sure they are capable of doing well abroad as
well. Yes, they have to change their style a bit, skills a
bit, have to bowl at a different pace but I completely believe
that and I am confident that whoever plays or even if both of
them play, they will do well in abroad," the stylish Mumbaikar
commented.
Like it has been said million times over, Rahane also
reiterated about Ravi Shastri's contribution in bringing the
team together along with Virat Kohli.
"When you have Ravi bhai on the side, you are thinking
positively. He always tells us 'back yourself and just enjoy
your game'. The guy who is not doing well, he (Shastri) is
there to support him and he always backs him and give him
positive vibes....that's a good thing about him," he said.
"About Virat, as I already mentioned. Virat is a guy, who
backs each and every player, he supports everyone. A word from
him is always like, go and play yourself, bat yourself, I am
there to support you all, don't you worry about your
performances, results...everything will be take care.
PTI
