Relive a forgotten gem from Indian cricket history! ๐<br />In the 3rd Test of the 1989 series against the mighty West Indies at Port of Spain, off-spinner Arshad Ayub showcased incredible grit and control with the ball. Bowling 52 overs in the first innings, he picked up 5 wickets for 117 runs, including 11 maiden overs – a rare feat for an Indian spinner on Caribbean soil.<br /><br />Although India lost the match by 217 runs, Arshad Ayub’s performance stood tall against a legendary West Indies batting lineup. In the second innings, he bowled another tight spell with 0 for 50 in 18 overs, maintaining pressure throughout.<br /><br />This was Test match #119, officiated by umpires Andrew Weekes and Clyde Cumberbatch. The big question remains – was Arshad Ayub underrated and dropped too soon? Or was he just a decent bowler who had a few good games?<br /><br />๐ Watch the highlights of Arshad Ayub’s memorable spell and let us know your thoughts in the comments!<br /><br />๐ Did he deserve more chances to play for India?<br /><br />I hope you like the video of Arshad Ayub 5 for 117 vs. West Indies, first innings, 3rd Test, Port of Spain, Apr 1989. <br /><br />#ArshadAyub #IndiavsWestIndies #TestCricket #CricketHistory #PortOfSpainTest #1989TestMatch #IndianCricket #WestIndiesCricket #5WicketHaul #SpinBowling #UnderratedPlayers #CricketFlashback #CricketLegends #CricketHighlights #VintageCricket
