Ravichandran Ashwin was not picked in India’s 15-member squad for the ODI World Cup, which starts on October 5. However, his chances of featuring in the showpiece event have increased after an unfortunate injury to all-rounder Axar Patel.
However, former Australian captain Aaron Finch felt that Ashwin would struggle to find a place in the World Cup but his experience could come in handy for the players who will feature in the prestigious event. Finch went on to suggest that Ashwin could be a mentor for the ‘Men in Blue’ during the World Cup.
“I think he (Ashwin) might struggle to make it to the final 15, but as somebody who has played so much cricket, I think the rest of the group that is with the Indian team for this current series against Australia, they could learn so much about big gameplay,” Finch said while speaking to Star Sports ahead of the third ODI on Wednesday, September 27, in Rajkot.
“Because Ashwin is somebody that stands up in big games, whether it’s a Test match or a T20 game, he has done it all throughout his career. So I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s there at the moment as a mentor around the group, but I don’t see him making that last 15, unfortunately,” added Finch.
