Ravichandran Ashwin proved his ICCÂ Test bowling rankings once more as he took 5 wickets on Day 1 of the primary Test match towards West Indies on Wednesday, July 12. He accomplished 700 worldwide wickets with his third wicket and likewise surpassed James Anderson to change into the main lively bowler with probably the most 5-wicket hauls in Test cricket.
Ashwin swiftly returned to taking part in eleven after lacking India’s final Test match, ICC World Test Championship final towards Australia 2023 final month. The cricket world was surprised to see Ashwin’s absence from the essential final as he was India’s main wicket-taker within the WTC cycle 2021-23 and was ranked first within the ICC Test bowling chart.
But the veteran spin all-rounder revealed that he was ready to take a seat out in the course of the WTC final and all the time considering of placing the group first. He stated that he did not know the right way to reply if he was not taking part in and likewise added that he might have performed position in successful the WTC final.
“As a cricketer when you have a shot at a WTC Final and to sit out is fine. For me, it was how do I respond and how do I make sure the dressing room is up and about. Winning the WTC Final is the most important thing and it could have been a very high point in my career and I could have played a good role in it, but it was just unfortunate that it didn’t pan out and the first day left us too far behind in the shed,” Ashwin stated after Day 1’s play towards West Indies.
“But what is the difference between me and another person that is going to sulk (about being dropped)? All I would like to give my teammates and India cricket as a whole is some understanding and my best efforts on the field and that is where I would like to leave it.”
In Ashwin’s absence, India suffered an embarrassing 209-run defeat to Australia at The Oval. But they’re presently in a snug place towards West Indies within the first Test and credit score goes to Ashwin alone for his 5 for 60 figures.
