Parasa Mhambrey says, "I have never seen R. Ashwin grumpy after being benched.”
The bowling coach of Indian cricket team Paras Mhambrey heaped praise on R Ashwin, saying that the senior off-spinner has been a complete team man and adding that he has never seen him grumpy over calls to bench him. Speaking to the press on the eve of the India World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh, Mhambrey spoke highly of the strength of the Indian bowling attack.
Paras Mhambrey explained that team management has always been clear with the conversations they have had with players when it comes to team selection.
Mhambrey said, "It's a really tough one. When you have a world-class bowler like Ashwin in your 15, you are unable to give him a game. It's a tough call, and you have to take such calls. I think the conversation has always been team-centric. All the decisions that we have taken, not only before this game but over the last few years, are based on the team. We go with the side that's best for the surface and the best combination.”
He further added, “And in that sense, he has been a great lad; he understands that. He is a great team guy. I have never seen him grumpy; I have never seen him complain anytime for any of the last few years; he has been with us. Having someone like that really helps. And I think credit goes to him. Even after so many years, he is there; he wants to do well for the team; he turns up every practice session; he goes through the rigors; and he keeps bowling. He is a great teammate. I must compliment that.”