Former India Nationwide Cricket Workforce batsman Murali Vijay has urged Gautam Gambhir to play Ravichandran Ashwin within the second Take a look at match of the five-match collection in opposition to the Australia Nationwide Cricket Workforce.
Murali Vijay desires the Gautam Gambhir-led Indian staff administration to drop Washington Sundar and change him with the veteran Ravichandran Ashwin within the Adelaide Take a look at.
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Washington Sundar picked over Ravichandran Ashwin within the Perth Take a look at by Gautam Gambhir
In what was a daring transfer, the Indian staff administration chosen Washington Sundar over each Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin for the Take a look at collection opener of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Perth.
This choice was made retaining in thoughts the current type of Sundar and the veteran all-rounders needed to heat the bench. Earlier, Ravindra Jadeja used to play SENA Checks for India as the only real spinner because of his distinctive batting skill.
Nevertheless, the Gautam Gambhir-led teaching employees has given desire to Washington Sundar. The teen has up to now performed 7 Take a look at matches for India Nationwide Cricket Workforce and has scored 387 runs at a mean of 48.37. Additionally, he has bagged 24 wickets at a mean of 23.91 and finest bowling figures of seven/59.
In Australia, his expertise could be very restricted in Checks as he simply featured in two matches, scoring 117 runs and selecting up 6 wickets.
We want a skillful bowler to bowl below strain – Murali Vijay
Murali Vijay, in the meantime, is not impressed with Washington Sundar and he has demanded the inclusion of Ravichandran Ashwin for the pink-ball Take a look at in Adelaide.
He mentioned that there’s a want for a ‘skillful bowler’ within the Indian taking part in XI who can bowl below strain. Vijay added that Sundar, at this stage in his profession, is not geared up with the power to cope with the strain in opposition to the Australian staff that can be coming in full power after the Perth Take a look at defeat.
“If in any respect I’ve to have a change, I’d take into consideration making Ravichandran Ashwin play. As a result of we’d like a skillful bowler to bowl below strain. And Washington is beginning his profession,” Murali Vijay mentioned on Star Sports activities.
“So he could not have the ability to deal with that type of strain in opposition to Australians. As a result of if we permit them to come back again into the Take a look at match, that is going to be the Take a look at match which Australians are taking a look at. So I’d add some expertise to my bowling and Ashwin can bat as nicely.”
“There are a number of left-handers within the Australian set-up. So everyone knows what Ashwin can do to left-handers. So my alternative could be Ravichandran Ashwin forward of Washington Sundar,” he added.
I do not suppose there are any adjustments wanted in our bowling lineup – Cheteshwar Pujara
Murali Vijay’s former teammate Cheteshwar Pujara, nevertheless, was not on the identical web page with him. The out-of-favor batter mentioned that the staff administration should not make any adjustments to the bowling unit for the Adelaide Take a look at.
Cheteshwar Pujara felt that Washington Sundar did a adequate job within the first match and ought to be retained within the taking part in XI.
“I do not suppose there ought to be any adjustments within the bowling lineup. Our bowling lineup did rather well. We bowled rather well as a bowling unit,” Cheteshwar Pujara mentioned on Star Sports activities.
“Washington additionally bought a few wickets. We’re doing nicely as a bowling unit. And I do not suppose there are any adjustments wanted in our bowling lineup,” Pujara added.
