Why left-arm spinners trouble Indian batsmen so much these days

Left-arm spinners bring a certain something to an attack.

Patiala House, the 2011 movie starring Akshay Kumar, was loosely based on the life of Madhusudan 'Monty' Panesar. It was the usual Bollywood masala film, with songs, dances, and emotional drama.

If a film were to be made today based on Panesar's life, it will have to be a tragedy. The slow left-arm bowler still dreams of playing for England, but it is a long shot. He takes medication for mental health.

The 34-year-old's latest brush with international cricket was not as a player but as consultant coach, when he was engaged by the Australians before they came to tour