Once Ravichandran Ashwin managed to prove his credentials in white-ball cricket, he put on a show with the ball as India took on Australia in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series. The big spinner, who has not been in India’s scheme of things for long in the 50-over format, made a strong case for the ODI World Cup squad with his performance against the mighty Aussies. While Ashwin claimed three wickets in the Indore match, he broke an all-time record held by the legendary Anil Kumble.
With figures of 3 for 41 against Australia, Ashwin played a crucial role in India’s 99-run win (DLS). With these three wickets, Ashwin went to 144 scalps against Australia in international cricket.
The record was previously held by Kumble, who has 142 wickets against the Aussies. Now Ashwin has the most wickets for an Indian against a single opponent in international cricket.
The duo follows Kapil Dev (141 vs Pakistan), Kumble (135 vs Pakistan) and Kapil (132 vs West Indies).
While Ashwin would hope such performances would earn him a place in India’s World Cup squad, former Australia captain Aaron Finch doesn’t think that would happen.
“I think that depends on how they think the pitches around the country will play, and by then I think the skill in choosing a squad for the World Cup is to think about the back end. But you can well.” Don’t think about it too much because you have to get there,” Finch told Star Sports.
“I think he might struggle to make it to the last 15 but as someone who has played so much cricket, I think the rest of the group that is part of the Indian team for this current series against Australia will think so much about that How to play big games. Since Ashwin is someone who comes on in big games, whether it’s a Test match or a T20 match, he has done this throughout his career. So I wouldn’t be surprised if he plays there. is currently present as a mentor around the group, but unfortunately I don’t see him making it to the last fifteen,” he added.
With Axar Patel injured, Ashwin could find a place in India’s 15-man squad for the World Cup.
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