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Aussie spinner Davies aims to sharpen skills in Chennai
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Indian pitches are often celebrated as the crucible for spinning talent, but Davies' rapid rise owes as much to Australia's domestic structure and his own adaptability. His debut success in Bangladesh, not India, is proof. The real test will be whether his refined arm positions and use of the crease deliver wickets when he returns to Big Bash League pitches.
Sources (2): thehindu.com, sportstar.thehindu.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
