New Delhi: Indian batsmen were once considered masters of spin. Indian batsmen used to play spinners very well, due to which spinners never became a problem for them. However, the situation has changed now. In the last few years, it has been seen that Indian batsmen kneel in front of spinners. The same was seen in the recent series played against New Zealand. Former captain of Team India and great batsman Sunil Gavaskar has told why Indian batsmen look weak in front of spin.

India recently lost 3-0 to New Zealand in a three-match Test series at home. This is the first time that India has faced a clean sweep in a Test series of three or more matches at home. This has never happened with the Indian team before. This defeat is like a stigma for India.

This is causing trouble

Sunil Gavaskar, one of the greatest batsmen, has highlighted the weakness of Team India's batsmen due to which they are facing problems in playing spin. Gavaskar has said that due to playing with the ball in limited overs, batsmen have forgotten to play with a light hand in Tests and this is very important for playing spin.

Talking to India Today, he said, "This has been happening since limited overs cricket has started becoming more popular. In limited overs, batsmen play the ball with a hard hand. There you push the ball so that the ball goes away. But where the pitch helps the bowlers, whether the ball is swinging or seaming, there I feel you should play the ball with a light hand. If you cannot keep both hands light, then keep one hand light. This will help you control the speed of the bat."

Gavaskar said, "What will happen is that the balls that are going to the slip after taking the edge of the bat will fall near you. Bat speed is a big reason because India is currently playing more white ball cricket than Test cricket."

steps to be used

Gavaskar has also given advice on playing spinners. He has said that Indian batsmen should use their feet against spinners. Gavaskar said, "Batsmen should use their feet, reach the bounce of the ball and then drive. I remember Ian Chappell used to say that batsmen who cannot use their feet should play sweep against spinners."