Ravichandran Ashwin, the experienced off-spinner from India, shed light on the subpar state of cricketing infrastructure in the West Indies. He emphasized that the facilities fell short of expectations during the recently concluded two-Test series.
Ravichandran Ashwin, the seasoned off-spinner of India, has spoken out regarding the inadequate state of cricketing infrastructure maintained by the West Indies. He specifically pointed out that the facilities did not meet the expected standards during the recently concluded two-Test series.
Interestingly, both Team India and the West Indies are currently engaged in a comprehensive series that encompasses multiple formats. In this context, India secured a 1-0 victory in the two-Test series. However, Ashwin expressed his dissatisfaction with the facilities provided by the West Indies Cricket Board. He also underscored the declining cricketing quality within the West Indies.
“When it comes to West Indies, see, they are actually coming from different countries/islands like Antigua, Barbados, and they all represent West Indies together. So, if you ask me whether their infrastructure has developed well in all those islands? Actually, no,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.
“We played at the Barbados Test Center. While we practiced in the nets, there was no grass left on the surface. Their nets looked too old. I am not saying these things to blame them or anything. I actually feel really bad for them,” he further added.
Pitches in West Indies have changed: Ashwin
Ashwin talked about the current condition of pitches that West Indies offers. He further added that pitches in West Indies are on the slower side which requires a lot of maintenance.
“If the infrastructure is like this in their Test center, then how hard their cricketers should work to get better? Because once they practice under these conditions and suddenly, when they come to India and play on a slightly quicker surface, it will be difficult for them to adjust,” Ashwin added.
“The pitches have become slower in West Indies. We should put a lot of effort into pitch maintenance. They are just cutting the grass and rolling it through in the name of pitch maintenance. I have already spoken about this topic. That’s the easiest way to prepare a pitch. Because then the pitch will become dead and slow,” he concluded.
