India Cricket Star unique take on Ravichandran Ashwin missing from ODI
The inclusion of Ravichandran Ashwin in the ODI series of India against Australia has caught the attention of many people. The star spinner of India, Amit Mishra, had an interesting observation on why, for a long time, Ravichandran Ashwin was missing from ODIs.
Amit Mishra said, "Ravichandran Ashwin is undoubtedly a quality bowler and a wicket-taker, but remember this is not a 20-over game. It is 50 overs. You have to bowl for 10 overs and field for 40 overs, and you might have to bat as well. No doubt he has been around for so long and has been a wicket-taker as well, but there is that matter of fielding as well, and that is why a young player might be picked."
"The Indian team will be looking at how Ashwin will be bowling against Australia and assessing if he still has the wicket-taking abilities in this format. The only reason he is not on the team is because of his fielding and right-handed batting ability.