South Africa v India 2013: 1st Test - Day 2: Flops of the Day

4. Ravichandran Ashwin

Much was expected out of Ashwin being the only spinner in the side, but he let his captain down in the 6 overs that he bowled on the day. Ashwin failed to keep the run flow in check and the batsmen easily maneuvered the singles off him. Ashwin was guilty of not flighting the ball enough. He predominantly bowled them short of a length and at a pce higher than what he normally bowls. Had he stuck to his usual length an pace, Ashwin might have got something out of the wicket, as it had some bounce in it, and that is something that Ashwin thrives on.