Need no introduction, one of the great servants of Indian cricket, Ashwin is a master of a spinner to have in any team. In red ball cricket, his class is of the top level. But when it comes to T20Is his numbers slightly change a bit. It cannot be said that R Ashwin is ahead of the lot to make it to the first XI of the current Indian side in every game in the upcoming T20 World Cup but his experience will certainly be a big boost for the bowling attack in any conditions.
Will Ashwin play for India in Australia?
Australia’s pace friendly tracks may not allow India to play two spinners. Having Yuzvendra Chahal and the likes of a handy spin bowling all-rounder like Axar around, R Ashwin’s chances of making it to the first XI are certainly not guaranteed.
Is Ashwin playing in the T20 World Cup 2022?
Experience and variations is what is Ashwin all about. The 36 year old veteran has got the class to dismiss any batsman on his day. Sides having left handed batters in their XI might face some major problems if they see Ashwin coming in to bowl. Despite being an off spinner, Ashwin’s mystery delivery is known as the ‘carrom-ball’ something he generally uses against the right handed batters more often.
Interesting T20 stats about R Ashwin ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022:
How many wickets has Ashwin taken for India in T20s?
- Ashwin has taken 66 wickets in 56 T20Is for India with an average of 21.77
Who has the highest LBWs for India in T20s?
- In those 66, Ravicnahdran Ashwin has taken 8 wickets as LBW, making him the second highest Indian bowler in this category behind Chahal. (9 times)
Who has the best economy rate in the IPL?
- Ravichandran Ashwin is the only active Indian bowler whose economy rate is under 7 in the Indian Premier League (IPL), other one is legendary Anil Kumble.
When did Ravi Ashwin last play T20?
Ashwin played his last T20I on the 8th of September 2022 vs Afghanistan in the Asia Cup in the UAE. It was a lost cause anyways and the team management decided to utilize his skills in that match.
Well, there is still hope that the off-spinner may get a chance to leave his mark in Australia. However, the odds are stacked against him and this wouldn’t be the first time that a situation like this is put in front of him. Let’s wait and watch!!
