Axar Patel highlights 'biggest plus point' of Team India
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Axar Patel highlights 'biggest plus point' of Team India

The Indian cricket team is gearing up for the England tour which begins on June 18 with the World Test Championship final against New Zealand in Southampton. It also comprises a five-match Test series against the hosts which will be played later in August. A strong 20-man squad, along with five standby players, will be boarding the flight for the United Kingdom on June 2. Ahead of the much-awaited tour, off-spinner Axar Patel has said that the spinners will play an important role for India during the tour. In a conversation with India TV, Axar highlighted the advantages of having quality spinners to play in English conditions.

"When we play in India, the spinners play an attacking role. And when you tour abroad, play in countries like England and Australia where spinners don't get much assistance, having quality spinners in the side is always a plus point as they can chip in when your pacers need rest. They don't let the opposition batsmen score easily," Axar told India TV. “The weather in England favors pace bowling and as a spinner, it’s important to understand your role and how you would bowl in such conditions,” he added.