Ravichandran Ashwin points to two names before the IPL 2024 Auction
According to Ashwin, Rachin Ravindra would be an excellent choice for a team seeking a left-arm spinner with the capability to bowl a few crucial overs and contribute significantly with the bat in the top order. Ashwin emphasized Ravindra’s classical strokeplay and ability to contribute with the ball, making him an all-round asset.
“578 runs at an average of 64 bowling a bit of off left arm spin orthodox. Can open the batting. But wherever or whichever team needs a left arm spinner to give a couple of overs and also have a really good bat at the top of the order will be interested in Rachin. He’s played a lot of T 20 cricket, not got a lot of success. But great future with great bat flow and a lot to look forward to,” Ashwin said.
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Rising star Rachin Ravindra’s versatility
Ravindra, despite limited international experience and no history of batting high in ODIs, made a remarkable impact in the World Cup, opening with a century against England. His record-breaking 578 runs in the tournament marked the highest by a debutant in a World Cup campaign.
Shifting his focus to South Africa‘s pace sensation Gerald Coetzee, Ashwin praised his impressive speed and all-round capabilities.
“My second player on the player watch today is none other than Gerald Coetzee. He is a tear away fast bowler from South Africa. I spoke about Rachin, but what stands out really is that South Africans and New Zealanders are sought after commodities in the IPL auctions. And Gerald Coetzee, I think, will be a sought after commodity and might go for a decent amount of money in this mini-auction. Tear away fast bowler, a big lad, bowls in excess of 145-150, bowls aggressive bouncers and can hit a mean ball. Got a lot of power with the bat as. So Gerald Coetzee and Rachin Ravindra are my two foremost players that I would be watching out if I was an IPL scout,” the 37-year-old concluded.
Gerald Coetzee: South Africa’s pace sensation
Coetzee, making his World Cup debut at 23, outshone established names like Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi. Setting a record with 20 wickets in the tournament, he became the highest wicket-taker by a South African in a single World Cup edition. Coetzee’s raw pace and effectiveness in the middle overs, along with notable contributions with the bat, position him as a valuable asset for potential IPL teams.
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