Take a look at sequence vs India heat up for Ashes? Graeme Swann slammed for weird assertion

Former England spinner Graeme Swann has sparked controversy by calling the upcoming Take a look at sequence in opposition to India a “excellent warm-up” for the Ashes later this 12 months. His feedback, made throughout an interview with Sky Sports activities, haven’t gone down effectively with Indian followers, a lot of whom slammed the comment on social media.

Swann stated England ought to have the ability to beat India at house, regardless of admitting that the Indian crew has had the higher hand in latest conferences. He additionally advised that England are robust favourites, particularly since India will probably be with out skilled stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

“It’s form of an ideal warm-up for the Ashes to be sincere…India is a big sequence. The final 2-3 occasions we’ve gone to India, we’ve been completely outplayed. So in our personal yard, our house turf, we have to beat India. We have to play effectively. They aren’t gonna have Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, two absolute,” Swann informed Sky Sports activities.

“So, with out that, sure, they have nice gamers coming in as a substitute, however we’ve bowlers who can exploit our circumstances effectively, who can bowl rather well. I feel England should look to win this sequence and I feel they need to look to win it convincingly as effectively. I’ll take 4-1, 3-2. I’ll push, however I actually hope we do effectively and get the arrogance shifting into the Ashes,” he added.

However Indian followers didn’t take the remark flippantly. Many took to social media to name Swann disrespectful, pointing to India’s latest 4-1 win over England within the 2023–24 house sequence. Some followers even predicted a 5-0 whitewash in India’s favour this time round.

The five-match Take a look at sequence between India and England begins on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds. Will probably be the primary main problem for a younger Indian crew below the brand new management of captain Shubman Gill.

England, who completed fifth within the earlier World Take a look at Championship cycle, even have a degree to show. With the Ashes set for later this 12 months, the India sequence is anticipated to be a severe take a look at — not only a warm-up — for either side.

India squad for England Take a look at sequence

India’s squad for England tour: Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wk) (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav.