India’s famous spinner Amit Mishra feels that Ravichandran Ashwin was not selected in the Indian team because of his defensive ability in white-ball cricket. The 37-year-old will be part of the Indian squad for the ODI series against Australia as he prepares to replace Axar Patel in the main match.
There were no surprises in the 15-man squad for the event as the selectors and management kept the core group for the World Cup, but due to Axar Patel’s injury, Tamil Nadu duo Washington Sundar and Ravichandran Ashwin will be out in case of defeat. The door is openODI World Cupas the left-handed all-rounder will not be available.
Amit Mishra, in an interview with Jio Cinema, expressed concerns over India’s veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s defensive efforts in ODI format matches and said that the team’s choice of the veteran spinner was , opined that it was because of his ability to take wickets in matches.
“Ashwin is definitely a good bowler and wicket-taker, but remember this is not a 20-over match. 50 overs.
“The only reason he was selected is that the team needs a wicket option in case the spinners get injured and that is what Ashwin provides.” India has With two wicket options already, Ashwin has the advantage as an off-spin option. In Kuldeep Yadav, he is a left-arm spinner and a wrist spinner,” Amit Mishra said.
Ashwin last played an ODI in South Africa in early 2022 and last played white-ball cricket for the Indian team in the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. Considering the versatility he brings, it will be difficult for Axar Patel to join the team when he returns from injury.
Indian Team Will Be Looking At How Ashwin Will Be Bowling Against Australia – Amit Mishra
Amit Mishra expects the Indian team management to assess the form and fitness of Ravichandran Ashwin in the ODI series against Australia, adding that the Indian off-spinner will improve his fielding and right He insisted that it was not due to his batting style. Considered for the team. He believes his Thunder are the better option in the Washington team with less spin and better batting and fielding skills.
“The Indian team will see how Ashwin bowls against Australia and assess whether he still has the skills to take wickets in this format. ” The only reason he’s not on the team is his ability. Fielder and right-handed hitter.
“Jadeja and Axar are both left-handed. Washington is a young player but has shown that he has wicket-taking skills that are more than just a batting option. He also has the advantage of fielding. We will get it, which is important in ODIs,” Amit Mishra added.
Ashwin did not play an ODI match for a long time, but he took a total of 151 wickets in 113 ODIs. Meanwhile, both players will be in the spotlight as Washington and his Thunder continue to move on due to continued injury issues within the team. If we get a chance in the ODI series, we will show off our strengths.
