Kanpur Test: Ashwin, Jadeja will run riot against New Zealand: Sunil Gavaskar

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Kanpur, Sep 23: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar feels India's spin attack comprising Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will run riot in the Kanpur Test against New Zealand.

Gavaskar feels Indian spinners will dominate New Zealand batsmen on the dry Green Park track which helped the Kiwi spinners on the opening day of India's 500th Test. (Photo Gallery)

Gavaskar was quoted by NDTV as saying, "India are not out of the game. Ashwin and Jadeja can run amok on Friday (Sep 23). There is purchase in the wicket. India have their hopes high from the spinners. They must stop big partnerships to keep New Zealand in check tomorrow." (1st Test, Day 2: New Zealand restrict India to 318)

Praising New Zelanad's spinners the cricketing legend said, "It was a good call by New Zealand to play three spinners. Ish Sodhi can win you a match with three-four wickets."

The Kiwis fielded three spinners - Santner, offie Mark Craig and leg-break bowler Ish Sodhi, who bowled 59 out of the 90 overs.

New Zealand spinners accounted for six wickets of the Indian innings which collapsed on 318 in 97 overs.

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