India’s selection for the World T20 in itself explains the team’s over reliance on the spin department. Apart from the first choice spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, India also have the experienced veteran Harbhajan Singh and the young Pawan Negi.
Indian tracks have been traditionally known for it’s ability to turn to allow the spinners have a big say in the outcome of the match. Excluding the sub-continent teams not many batsmen relish playing spin.
Traditionally, Indian wickets tend to be on a slower side, offering just that bit to spinners. These are the conditions which the Indian bowlers would look to exploit.
Since January 2014, Indian spinners have ruled the world cricket. India have mustered an incredible 66 wickets at an average of 19.60 and at a remarkable economy rate of 6.55.
At this time, Ashwin has been the most productive bowler with 31 wickets at an impressive average of 13.12 and an even better economy rate of 5.88.A with 16 wickets as offered great support to Ashwin as well.
If these two spin wizards continue their impressive form with the other two spinners supporting them whenever required, India will have a great chance to become the first side to lift the World T20 trophies twice.