Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been excluded from the playing XI for the second and final Test match against South Africa. Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has replaced Ravichandran Ashwin in India’s lineup for the New Year’s Test in South Africa.
Ravindra Jadeja has been India’s first-choice spin bowler in overseas conditions over the past few years. However, the left-arm spinner was ruled out of the recent Test due to upper back spasms. Jadeja’s last appearance in a Test match in South Africa was a decade ago.
Ashwin emerged as the most economical bowler for India, despite the unfavorable conditions for spinners. He took one wicket for 41 runs in his 19 overs in South Africa’s innings. However, he struggled to make an impact with the bat, posting scores of 8 and 0 in the match
Ravindra Jadeja Come Back For Ravichandran Ashwin – Rohit Sharma
Speaking at the toss, Rohit Sharma confirmed that Ravichandran Ashwin has been dropped from the squad and replaced by Ravindra Jadeja, who has successfully recovered from injury.
“Would’ve batted first as well. Looks a good pitch. We understand the challenge of batting first on that pitch, but nevertheless, there will be enough in the pitch for the seamers, so hopefully we’ll cash in on it. Important to forget what’s happened in the past. We understand the importance of getting runs on the board, and getting 20 wickets. Didn’t happen in the first game but we’re upbeat about what we can achieve here. Two changes. Jadeja comes back for Ashwin. Shardul misses out, Mukesh Kumar replaces him,” Rohit said.
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Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been excluded from the playing XI for the second and final Test match against South Africa. Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has replaced Ravichandran Ashwin in India’s lineup for the New Year’s Test in South Africa. Ravindra Jadeja has been India’s first-choice spin bowler in overseas conditions over the past
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