Batsmen are finding it difficult to pick wrist spinners: Shakib

Wrist spinners are slowly becoming the most potent weapons for all captains in limited overs cricket and their ability to extract turn without depending on pitch conditions make them a handful for the opposition batsmen, feels Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan.

Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav have been impressive for the national team during the past year.

This edition of IPL has already unearthed young Punjab leg-spinner Mayank Markande, who has already grabbed seven wickets in two games for Mumbai Indians.

Not to forget, Shakib's Sunrisers Hyderabad teammate Rashid Khan, who has once again been impressive after winning 'Emerging Player of the Tournament' award last year.

Not everyone is used to playing against wrist spinners, so batsmen are finding it difficult to negotiate. They (leg-spinners) can turn the ball on any type of wicket, so it's an advantage for them," Shakib told PTI during an interaction.

But the more you play, the better you adapt. It's a new thing now. But I'm sure the batsmen will adapt quickly and will be able to play them easily, Shakib added.

Adked about his combination with Rashid, Shakib replied: "It's a good combination going on. He is doing well for the team for a long time. It is indeed a big plus to have a bowler like Rashid in our team. Hopefully, he will win more matches for us."
In IPL, it's not in your hands as to which team you would be picked. The franchises have the last say. We have to move on. Hopefully, I will be able to create some good memories with Sunrisers Hyderabad as well. That's my aim."