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India’s bowling coach says ‘skilful’ Ashwin still figures in the ODI scheme of things
Bharat Arun dismissed suggestions that R Ashwin’s role in One-Day Internationals for India could dip further.
The off-spinner, who has played just 15 of India’s 37 ODIs since the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, has not been at his best in the shortest format, leading many to suggest that the end of the road could be near for the 30-year-old.
“He is an extremely talented bowler and even if you look at his last ODI which he played in West Indies, he got 3 for 28. Ashwin is very, very skilful,” said Arun on the sidelines of India’s optional practice session at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday (August 22).
“I don’t want to look at what has happened so far. But definitely, yes, Ashwin is also part of the ODI team we are looking at,” said Arun. “We would also like to give a lot of opportunities to other bowlers, and then we have a long-term plan in place. After that, we’ll take a call.”
“We are blessed to have a bowling attack that’s so versatile,” declared Arun.
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Bharat Arun dismissed suggestions that R Ashwin’s role in One-Day Internationals for India could dip further.
The off-spinner, who has played just 15 of India’s 37 ODIs since the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, has not been at his best in the shortest format, leading many to suggest that the end of the road could be near for the 30-year-old.
“He is an extremely talented bowler and even if you look at his last ODI which he played in West Indies, he got 3 for 28. Ashwin is very, very skilful,” said Arun on the sidelines of India’s optional practice session at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday (August 22).
“I don’t want to look at what has happened so far. But definitely, yes, Ashwin is also part of the ODI team we are looking at,” said Arun. “We would also like to give a lot of opportunities to other bowlers, and then we have a long-term plan in place. After that, we’ll take a call.”
“We are blessed to have a bowling attack that’s so versatile,” declared Arun.
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