India v Australia, 1st Test - India Player Ratings

Ravichandran Ashwin – 4.5/10

183 for 7 is an average match figure for a bowler in a Test match. Not if you are Ravi Ashwin and bowling on a rank turner. Ashwin was highly disappointing in the match and his ineffectiveness contributed to Australia out-scoring India by more than double in either of the innings. It may have been two off days but his methods can’t go unquestioned. In the process of trying too many things which to the extent of altering bowling action, he lost the plot.

O’Keefe demonstrated simple skills combined with nagging accuracy. Ashwin had too much in the armoury and kept trying each one of them rather than sticking to a simple game plan. When it works, it a joy to watch him outfox the opposition, but he seemed to lack on homework in this match. His form and effectiveness will be pivotal in how India bounces back in the series.