Simon Doull, on air, mentioned that the Indian batters practised against five young left-arm spinners before the start of play today. However, Ajaz has already picked three wickets in four overs!
If this test match continues likes this sharma will become only the 2nd Indian captain to be whitewashed at home first since Sachin aganist Proteas(2000 tour)
Sarfaraz Khan ends the series with an average of 28.50 in the series (171 runs in six innings) despite scoring 150 in Bengaluru. Among players to have one 150+ score in a series (minimum five innings batted), only one player ended with a lower average - 25.00 by Gary Kirsten against West Indies in 2001 (250 runs in 10 innings, highest score of 150).
Most wickets by a visiting bowler at a venue in India
23 Ajaz Patel at Wankhede
22 Ian Botham at Wankhede
18 Richie Benaud at Eden Gardens
17 Courtney Walsh at Wankhede
He should retire after BGT. Five BGT series for him. Enough. Stamp authority on aging bowling attack and retire on high. Whether India wins or not, doesn't matter. He should retire immediately with 500+ runs atleast.