Modern Indian batters appear more comfortable facing world-class pace than quality spin. The Kolkata Test against South Africa once again exposed India's vulnerability to spin, as the team management's call, led by Gautam Gambhir, to ask for a turning track backfired.
With Indian batters visibly struggling, former cricketer R Ashwin did not hesitate to point out that players from some Western countries now play spin better than many Indians. Adding to this discussion, legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar has also offered an explanation for why this trend has emerged.
The cricketer-turned-commentator has repeatedly advocated a stronger connection with domestic cricket, yet he did not shy away from pointing out how many Indian players avoid participating in the Ranji Trophy even when their schedules allow it. Expecting them to excel on turning tracks, conditions commonly found in domestic cricket, then becomes unrealistic.