Chennai, First Published Jan 2, 2022 4:29 PM IST
Ravichandran Ashwin, senior spinner of the Indian team. Ashwin, who was the leading spinner in the Dhoni-led Indian team, was sidelined from the ODI and T20 squads after taking over as captain.
Ashwin, who has not played white cricket since 2017, was named in the T20 squad four years later. Ashwin was part of the Indian team for last year’s T20 World Cup. In this situation, he is now in the ODI team.
Ashwin, who has taken 150 wickets in 111 ODIs for India, last played ODIs against the West Indies in June 2017. Ashwin, who has not played in the ODI team for four and a half years since then, has been named in the ODI squad against South Africa.
While Ashwin’s white cricket career was considered over, he has now given a comeback. Coach Rahul Dravid and the Indian team management’s confidence in his experience is the reason why Ashwin’s return to the Indian team is Riteinder Singh Sodhi.
Speaking on the occasion, Rinder Singh Sodhi said that the lottery has been drawn for Ashwin. While Ashwin’s career was considered almost over, he has found life again. Ashwin is the best player; Very experienced. It just shows the confidence that Rahul Dravid, the team management and the selectors have in Ashwin. Ashwin’s decision was the right one for the team as the South African series was not an easy one, “said Rinder Singh Sodhi.
Last Updated Jan 2, 2022, 4:29 PM IS
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