Legendary Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar believes that India’s veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin would like to represent him in the fourth match of the 2023 ODI World Cup against Bangladesh. ing. The 37-year-old was not among India’s eleven players for the last two matches, and Shardul and Thakur were given preference over him in the team.
In India’s opening match of the 2023 ODI World Cup against Australia, Ashwin bowled 10 overs with economic stats of 1/34, and in the next two matches against Afghanistan and Pakistan, Ashwin bowled 10 overs with economic stats of 1/34. He was withdrawn from the show. In the two matches, Shardul Thakur bowled only 8 overs and picked only one wicket in the match.
Speaking to India today, Sunil Gavaskar feels that the team management will try to rest Shardul Thakur and bring in Ravichandran Ashwin for the match against Bangladesh, adding that he has players left and right. I believe I have the skills to be able to play equally well against batters. He will play in the game and is willing to be on the field if given the opportunity, he promised.
“It is possible (Ashwin will play against Bangladesh). If Shardul Thakur takes a breather, Ashwin could take his place considering the left-handed batsman in the Bangladesh team. Yes,” said Sunil Gavaskar. /strong> p>
“With Ashwin, he doesn’t just bowl against left-handed players, he is also a top bowler and bowls well against right-handed players as well.” He is a great bowler . He can operate on pitches that are generally unhelpful to spinners. I think he can’t wait to get the chance,” added Sunil Gavaskar.
Ravichandran Ashwin has hardly played ODI cricket, but his performance against Australia in Chennai showed his ability to adapt to the environment that time and experience brings. The all-rounder from Tamil Nadu is hoping to give his team a chance in the match against Bangladesh.
That Is Something That Bangladesh Will Have To Counter – Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar praised the courage of the Indian team during the World Cup and stressed that Bangladesh must show the same courage if they want to defeat India in Pune. The Men in Blue head into the tournament having won three of three games in this high-profile event.
“The way the Indian team played, the way the Indian team showed resilience. What I think about is the initiative and fearlessness that the Indian team showed. I was very happy.” Bangladesh has to stand up to this,” Sunil Gavaskar concluded.
In the ongoing 2023 World Cup, India will take on Bangladesh in Pune and aim to extend their winning streak. In contrast, Bangladesh’s Tigers are looking to get their season back on track after losses to England and New Zealand.
