control board for Cricket In India (BCCI) on Monday announced a 15-man squad for the Asia Cup 2022, starting August 27 in the UAE. This. marked the return of Virat Kohli Who was given a break after the conclusion of the England tour. Also, KL Rahul was back in the mix after recovering from injury. Meanwhile, the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel were left out as the board said that both the players are injured and undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
India picked two spinners and three spin bowling all-rounders for the upcoming tournament. The spin attack consists of Yuzvendra Chahal, Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi, Ravindra Jadeja and Deepak Hooda. The team came as a surprise to many when it was found that Mohammed Shami was not included.
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Meanwhile, former India wicketkeeper-batsman Kiran More gave her opinion on the team that will fly to the United Arab Emirates later this month. He praised the group of players, but at the same time, he was taken aback by the inclusion of Ashwin.
Speaking with Star Sports, More said that India should have either picked an extra seamer in Mohammed Shami or a spinner in Axar Patel in place of Ashwin.
“I was also surprised. How can Ashwin even come into this team? And every time. Even in the last one World cup, he was selected in the team and did not play again. Look at his IPL record, it’s not that good. I really felt that Shami should have played that role or Axar Patel. And Akshar has done very well. Shami is my player and he will go to the World Cup. I want wicket-taking bowlers. Shami can take wickets with the new ball, in the middle overs and also in the slog overs,” More told Star Sports.
Ashwin recently featured in the 5-match T20I series against West Indies which India won 4-1. He played the last match of the series and took 3 wickets in total.
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