# Aussie spinner Davies aims to sharpen skills in Chennai 2026-08-08T13:56:08+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Australian left-arm spinner Joel Davies is training in Chennai with the Cricket Australia developmental squad, his third trip to India. The 22-year-old made a stunning T20I debut against Bangladesh in June, taking 3 for 17, including a wicket with his second ball. Davies started as a left-arm seamer but switched to spin after a coach told him he would not be picked as a fast bowler. He told The Hindu he is focusing on shaping the ball and using the crease more, and models his game on India's Axar Patel. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - sportstar.thehindu.com Tags: Australia, axar patel, chennai training, Cricket, joel davies, left-arm spinner Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/aussie-spinner-davies-trains-in-chennai/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/aussie-spinner-davies-trains-in-chennai/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.