This could be my last World Cup for India: Ravichandran Ashwin | Cricket-world-cup News
Ahead of the warm-up game against England on Saturday, Ravichandran Ashwin hinted that this could be his last World Cup for his country. “I have kept saying this, this could be my last World Cup for India,” the 37-year-old said while speaking to Dinesh Karthik.
Ashwin replaced injured Axar Patel in the 2023 World Cup squad. The veteran bowler had missed out on the 2019 World Cup squad but was part of 2011 and 2015 squad where he played a key role for the side.
R Ashwin replaces injured Axar Patel in the 15-member squad.
We wish Axar a speedy recovery 👍 👍#TeamIndia’s final squad for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is here 🙌#CWC23 pic.twitter.com/aejYhJJQrT
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 28, 2023
When Ashwin was included for the three ODIs against Australia, it was evident that India were looking to bring him into the squad, more so because all the three spinners they picked were left-armers. “Ashwin has the class, he’s got experience of playing the sport and handling the pressure. It’s just that he hasn’t played ODIs for a year or so. But you cannot take away the class and the experience that the individual has over the years,” Rohit said in Rajkot.Most Read
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Speaking about his late selection for the World Cup, Ashwin said, “I honestly wasn’t thinking about being here. Enjoying the game has been my prime motto for the last four to five years and I would like to do that again in this tournament.”
“Pressure is of paramount importance for most players in this tournament. Being in a good space and training to enjoy the game will hold me in good stead i reckon. Want to enjoy the tournament. I don’t know. For me enjoying the tournament is more important,” he added.
With the first match for India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, a venue that is known to ass spinners, Ashwin may well get a chance to shine on his home ground.
