India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is regarded as one of the most intelligent cricketers in the world. In the docu-series made on Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21, the way he explained some of his dismissals was a testament to how he reads the game. Meanwhile, during the ongoing One Day World Cup qualifier in Zimbabwe, Scotland left-arm slow bowler, Mark Watt read a piece of paper before bowling during a game against UAE.
The incident went viral on social media. After the game, Watt spoke about the same. The Derbyshire CCC player revealed that he had a conversation with Ashwin during the 20-20 World Cup 2021. During the game, India and Scotland played a game in the Super 12.
“Yeah, it’s just analysing stuff that goes back to when we played against India in the World Cup. I spoke to Ashwin and he told me about all the analysis work that he did against Scotland. So I was like if was doing it against Scotland, I should be doing it against everyone. Just learning from the top bowlers,” Watt said in the Apex Council video.
As it stands
Currently, Scotland are 2nd in Group B with 3 wins in 3 matches so far. The European team has 6 points in 3 matches with an NRR of 1.267. Sri Lanka are currently top in Group B with 6 points and an NRR of 3.649.
As for Group A, Zimbabwe surprisingly sit atop with 6 points in 3 matches. They came up with a shock victory over West Indies in their last match and are on course to qualify for the One-Day World Cup 2023.
