Indian World Cup winner Sunil Gavaskar has assured that veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be included in the World Cup squad if Axar Patel does not recover from injury within the stipulated time. I have a feeling it will. The Tamil Nadu veteran made a comeback to his team in India in his ODI series in Australia and impressed everyone.
After star all-rounder Axar Patel suffered a quadriceps tear in the Asia Cup, Indian team selectors Ravichandran Ashwin and Washington Sundar for the ODI series against Australia said star all-rounder Axar Patel After the player suffered a quadriceps tear at the Asian Cup, he proposed a backup plan to the team management for the World Cup. Gujarat cannot recover within the specified time.
During a discussion on Star Sports, Sunil Gavaskar praised Ravichandran Ashwin for making a brilliant comeback in the ODI team ahead of the World Cup, and team management I believe the camp will be tempted to select all of the Tamil Nadu-rounder mega-events if there is uncertainty over Axar Patel’s fitness ahead of the World Cup.
“Looking at his bowling in the last two matches, I think he deserves to be included in the World Cup squad. It’s whether I can be fully available for the whole Cup, because the injury can come back and I have to be careful.”
“If the team management thinks they can’t take advantage of this opportunity with Axar because it’s the World Cup and everyone wants the team to be 100 percent fit. If there is, then it is possible. So, if there is any doubt, Ashwin could make a comeback,” Sunil Gavaskar said.
The 37-year-old impressed everyone with his brilliant bowling in the second ODI against Australia, returning with figures of 3/41 from 7 overs. The veteran spinner is likely to get a chance in his last ODI game against Australia. , as Axar Patel left the game after failing to recover from his injury.
If There Are Any Doubts On Axar, Ashwin Will Come Back Into The Team – Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar praised Ravichandran Ashwin for his second appearance in Mohali and praised his brilliant bowling that rocked Australia’s middle order during the chase in Indore. He believes the off-spinner is likely to be included in the World Cup squad if Axar Patel is ruled out of the tournament.
“He bowled very well in the last 3-4 overs he bowled in Mohali and then used the carrom ball in Indore.” So if you have any doubts about Axar, Ashwin will be back. It’s a team,” Sunil Gavaskar added.
R Ashwin was selected in the Indian ODI team and made the most of the opportunity and gave good performances for the team. If Axar Patel’s recovery is delayed, there is a good chance that Ashwin will be included in the ICC World Cup 2023 squad in his place.
