Frontline spinner could have helped India, says Shami


India's Mohammed Shami (R) celebrates after dismissing Australia's Aaron Finch on day four of the second test match between Australia and India at Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, December 17, 2018. AAP/Richard Wainwright/via REUTERS

PERTH (Reuters) - India would have been better served with a frontline spinner in their side, pace spearhead Mohammed Shami said on Monday following the potentially match-winning exploits of Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon in the second test in Perth.

In the absence of injured off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, the touring side opted to go in with four quicks on the green-tinged pitch with all-rounder Hanuma Vihari being the only slow bowling option for India.

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