Rohit Sharma Keeps it Simple on Ashwin’s World Cup Hopes
As the deadline for the announcement of the squads for the World Cup 2023 approaches its end on September 28, all eyes are on the Indian cricket team and its selections.
The spotlight, in particular, is on Ravichandran Ashwin’s chances of making it to the World Cup squad. The Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma, recently shed some light on this topic, hinting at Ashwin’s potential return.
Rohit Sharma’s candid insights on Ashwin’s World Cup
Ashwin’s Return to ODI Cricket
Ravichandran Ashwin, a name synonymous with Indian cricket’s spin department, has been absent from the ODI format for almost two years. However, his recent comeback during the three-match ODI series against Australia was nothing short of spectacular.
Ashwin showcased his cricketing prowess by taking three crucial wickets in the second ODI, reminding everyone of his capabilities.
Rohit’s Words on Ashwin
Rohit Sharma, during a pre-match press conference, spoke highly of Ashwin. He emphasized Ashwin’s class and experience, stating, “He has got the class. He has got the experience of playing the sport and handling the pressure.
It is just that he has not played ODIs in the last year or so.” Rohit further added, “But you cannot take away the class and the experience the individual has over the years, and in the last couple of games we saw how well he bowled.”
Ashwin’s varied bowling arsenal was another point of praise from the skipper. Rohit mentioned, “He has got a lot of variation up his sleeve and in case there is a chance, we can look at a lot of things. Hopefully, the way things are at this point, it does well for us because we have all the backups ready. We have given them enough game time.”
Team’s Current Form
Rohit expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance in the last 10 ODIs, highlighting the return to form of many players. He said, “I am very happy with the last 10 ODIs that we played.
A lot of guys came back into form by scoring lots of runs, and the bowlers are taking lots of wickets. In the last few games, we saw the guys who came back from injuries have proven their fitness.”
The skipper also emphasized the importance of playing good cricket and achieving certain goals on the field rather than focusing on records or whitewashes.
Looking Forward
India is set to play their third ODI match against Australia on September 27 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium. This will be followed by warm-up games against England and the Netherlands.
In conclusion, while rankings and past performances are essential, Rohit Sharma believes in focusing on the present.
As he rightly said, “Yes, it is a positive thing to take forward, but sports these days are played at present. We have to play very good cricket in the present day and not worry about what happened in the ranking.”
With such a mindset, the Indian cricket team is poised to give their best in the upcoming World Cup, and fans are eagerly waiting to see if Ashwin will be a part of this journey.
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