The 2023 ODI World Cup is only a few years away. The major event is scheduled to start on October 5 with India serving as the only host nation for the first time ever. As the competition draws to a close, numerous participating teams have revealed the lineups of their teams that will face off in order to put the finishing touches on their World Cup preparations. The veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin was noticeably absent from the India squad that was revealed by the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India).
Many people expressed their views that Ashwin ought to have been selected for the Indian World Cup team, and former Sri Lankan cricketer Arjuna Ranatunga agreed with them. Ranatunga pointed out that Pakistan and England are two teams who have competent spinners, whereas India mainly pays attention to all-arounders like Jadeja and Axar Patel. He said Ashwin ought to have been on the Indian team.
“Pakistan and England both have quality spinners. India will undoubtedly address that before the World Cup, I’m convinced of it. In his editorial for the Indian Express, Arjuna Ranatunga stated, “They are looking more at the all-rounders like Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel, but I personally feel that they should have someone like R Ashwin in the team, if not in the XI.
He could help you win the game: Arjuna Ranatunga
Arjuna Ranatunga, a former captain of Sri Lanka, too lavished Ravichandran Ashwin with praise, saying that if he plays for India, he can be a consistent match-winner for them. Despite his slowness, Ashwin is one player who may help India by taking vital wickets and rescuing them from peril.
He can help you win matches when he plays. You need men in the subcontinent who can contain and take wickets, despite the fact that he may be a little older and a little slower on the field. In this essay, Ranatunga added, “Sides that want to win most of the games do it by taking wickets, and for that you need to have a balanced all-around attack.
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