Rahul Dravid shuts down a journalist with an epic response
During the press conference ahead of the second Test between India and Australia, head coach Rahul Dravid was asked about the lack of quality left-arm seamer in the Indian set-up.
While questioning, the journalist used references of Shaheen ShahAfridi and Mitchell Starc.
However, Dravid came up with an epic response to the query.
"A left-arm fast bowler brings a lot of variation. You forgot the name of Zaheer Khan. But selectors and management definitely watch out for these talents," replied Dravid.
"Arshdeep Singh played well in the recent ODIs, he also played Ranji Trophy, where he picked 4-5 wickets. He's young, he's developing," added India’s head coach.
Dravid did not stop here. He also mentioned Ashish Nehra as a quality left-arm fast bowler that India has produced.
"Be it Zaheer Khan or Ashish Nehra they didn't get a chance just because they were left hand fast bowler but they were good," said Dravid.
The legendary cricketer also admitted that the selectors are closely observing left-arm pacers like Arshdeep, Khaleel Ahmed, and Mukesh Choudhary.
Notably, Jaydev Unadkat, the only left-arm seamer in the Indian Test squad, had to leave the team midway to compete in the Ranji Trophy 2023 final in Kolkata.
India will next take on Australia in the second test in Delhi from February 17.