India’s performance in the recently concluded test series against South Africa was simply spectacular, as they thrashed the visitors miserably. The pillars for the Indian victory were the bowlers, who bowled exceedingly well against a reputed South African batting lineup. India’s bowling coach B. Arun was simply enthralled by the performance of the Indian bowlers and appreciated their efforts.
“My job as bowling coach is to empower the players, give them honest feedback. I want Ashwin to discover himself as a bowler, and he is doing just that. He has been exceptional in the manner he has altered his trajectory and pace. We chat about strengths and weaknesses of players. But it is up to him to execute the plans. He has been sensational with 31 wickets in the series,” said Arun of Ashwin.
“The ball with which Ashwin dismissed AB de Villiers in the South African second innings at Nagpur was the delivery of the series for me. It pitched on leg and hit middle and off. It was a perfectly bowled carrom ball. “Ashwin has the confidence to try out different deliveries, even some good leg-spinners. His growth as a spinner has been phenomenal,” Arun added.
Lauding Umesh Yadav, Arun said, “Umesh’s speed and reverse-swing made a difference.” “It cannot get better than defeating the No.1 Test side 3-0. South Africa had some big names in batting. But our bowling was top notch.”