NEW DELHI: Former India spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin was a notable absence throughout India's dominant innings-and-140-run win over the West Indies within the first Take a look at on the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. It was the primary house Take a look at with out the ace spinner since 2010, as Crew India fielded a spin trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar.Go Past The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!After the victory, Ravindra Jadeja, who starred with 4 wickets and a century, admitted that he missed having Ashwin alongside him.
“Clearly, we miss him. Ash has contributed a lot to Indian cricket for therefore a few years. He has been a match-winner. Taking part in a Take a look at in India with out Ash, someplace it feels Ash would bowl now, however then the realisation comes that he's not there,” Jadeja stated.In a lighthearted but affectionate response, Ashwin instructed Jadeja to not dwell on his absence — in spite of everything, his presence may need meant fewer wickets for the all-rounder.
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“If I used to be taking part in, I'd have taken 2-3 wickets from those he took, so he shouldn't be lacking me. Jitna faayda hai utna lena chahiye (He ought to capitalise on no matter there's). He's changing into a bona fide legend of Take a look at cricket, I'm actually glad for him,” Ashwin stated on his YouTube channel.Ashwin additionally acknowledged the challenges Jadeja faces in guiding a largely new Indian Take a look at facet.“After listening to his feedback, I do know that he's displaying affection, however greater than the rest, I don't suppose he has anybody to speak to now. All of them are new boys. There was once small speak between us, and while you attain a degree of tremendous seniority, it's important to suppose earlier than making small speak to the kids. He should be considering whether or not the kids would choose him, but when Ash was right here he is not going to choose. When Puji retired, I felt the identical, we used to take a seat collectively,” Ashwin added.India's Take a look at squad has undergone a significant overhaul just lately, with Ashwin, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma asserting retirements in fast succession. Ashwin's playful but heartfelt remarks spotlight not simply his camaraderie with teammates but in addition the continuity of excellence in Crew India, at the same time as legends step away from the sphere.
