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ENG vs IND 2021: Fans Upset As Ravichandran Ashwin Doesn’t Find A Place In India’s Playing XI

Ashwin Zaheer Khan

India’s veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin once again failed to make the cut in India’s playing XI in the second test match against England.

In the first test, fast-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur was preferred ahead of Ravichandran Ashwin. But with Shardul injuring himself during India’s practice session, Ashwin had a chance to feature in the XI. However, Ishant Sharma who was reportedly unfit last match has been included in the team.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli, speaking at the toss, admitted that Ravichandran Ashwin was in the scheme of things for the second test, but given the conditions on offer, they chose to go ahead with a pacer.

“Ishant replaces Shardul, that’s the only change. We looked at Ashwin as a possibility. But we looked at the conditions and the team balance to decide to go with Ishant,” said Kohli.

Meanwhile, England has won the toss and has opted to bowl first. Moeen Ali and Mark Wood will replace Dan Lawrence and injured Stuart Broad in the test. The start of the match has been delayed due to rain.

Here is how social media reacted to Ravichandran Ashwin’s absence from the playing XI:

Former England cricketer, Michael Vaughan feels that India has erred at their selection for the second test match.

He wrote, “Feels like England have picked the right team & India haven’t … Ashwin should have played for India to give them more Batting plus his quality bowling … He bowls well in all conditions … Perfect bowling day … Feels like a wickets day …”

Anu Menon wrote, “If they wanted Ashwin to enjoy rainy weather indoors, he could have stayed in Chennai and done so too. There was no need to drag him to England. Of course, I’m not bitter he isn’t in the playing eleven.”

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