R Ashwin criticizes India’s team selection in AUS vs IND 1st ODI

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R Ashwin Slams Team India’s Selection

Ashwin wasn’t happy with India’s playing XI for the 1st ODI against Australia and openly questioned the team’s choices.

Kuldeep Yadav’s Exclusion Surprises Ashwin

Ashwin expressed shock over Kuldeep Yadav’s omission, saying the spinner would’ve been more effective on Perth’s big ground.

Ashwin Questions India’s Batting-Heavy Approach

He criticized the team for focusing too much on batting depth, insisting that bowlers should not be ignored in team balance.

Ashwin’s Message to Team Management

The veteran spinner said India should always play their best bowlers and not pick a team just to strengthen the batting order.

Three All-Rounders Debate

Ashwin questioned the decision to include three all-rounders — Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Kumar Reddy — in the XI.

Ashwin’s Strong Words

He summed it up bluntly, saying, “If you still can’t play your best spinner after picking three all-rounders, I just don’t get it.”

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