How Has Ravichandran Ashwin Been Doing in His Last 5 ODI Matches?
The unexpected return of Ravichandran Ashwin, India's celebrated spin maestro, to the Indian ODI squad for the upcoming series against Australia has set the cricket world abuzz with anticipation. The series is scheduled to commence on Friday, September 22.
While Ashwin has etched his name in the annals of Test cricket as a legend, his foray into India's 50-over format has been marked by intermittent appearances. Although he held a steady spot in the ODI lineup from 2010 to 2017, recent times have witnessed a preference for wrist-spinning options, with Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal taking the helm as the lead spinners.
Ashwin's ODI Odyssey - A Historical Perspective
Despite his prior contributions, Ashwin gradually receded in prominence among the spinning all-rounders, with players like Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar assuming more significant roles in recent times.
However, an unforeseen injury to Axar Patel during India's clash against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup has opened the door for Ashwin, affording him the chance to prove his mettle and secure a coveted spot in the Indian World Cup squad.
Reflecting on Ashwin's Recent ODI Displays
To gauge Ashwin's recent performances in ODI matches for India, we must cast our minds back to January 2022, which marked his last appearance in ODIs during a series against South Africa. In that series, Ashwin featured in the first two ODIs, registering 1 wicket for 53 runs in the opening encounter. However, the subsequent game presented challenges as he went wicketless, conceding 68 runs. Regrettably, India tasted defeat in both contests.
Preceding this, Ashwin's ODI outings harken back to the initial three matches of a five-game series in the West Indies in June 2017. While the inaugural encounter was abandoned after 39 overs of India's batting innings, Ashwin clinched 1 wicket for 47 runs in nine overs in the subsequent fixture. His standout performance occurred in the third match, where he secured 3 wickets for 28 runs in ten overs.
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Assessing Ashwin's ODI Track Record
Scrutinizing his most recent five bowling displays (excluding the washed-out West Indies match), a notable encounter was the 2017 Champions Trophy final against Pakistan, where Ashwin grappled with difficulties, conceding 70 runs without snaring any wickets in ten overs. This juncture marked a pivotal turning point in his ODI career, leading to fewer appearances in the Indian ODI setup.
Nonetheless, when appraising his overall ODI dossier, Ashwin's performance merits acclaim. He has amassed 151 wickets in 113 matches, maintaining an average of 33.49 and an economy rate of under five runs per over. Particularly impressive are Ashwin's statistics in World Cup encounters, with 17 wickets in ten games at an average of 24.88 and an economy rate of 4.36 per over. His robust World Cup performances, coupled with his role in the 2011 title-winning team, likely influenced his selection for the ODI squad against Australia.
Team India's Dual-Squad Strategy
In readiness for the imminent home World Cup 2023, commencing on October 5, Team India has unveiled two separate squads for the upcoming ODI series against Australia. KL Rahul will captain the team in the first two ODIs, with prominent players such as Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli, and Kuldeep Yadav enjoying a well-deserved respite.
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This marks the triumphant resurgence of Ravichandran Ashwin into the India ODI squad against Australia, and cricket enthusiasts eagerly await his performance in this eagerly awaited series.
India Squad for first two ODIs against Australia
India squad for first two ODIs against Australia: KL Rahul (c & wk), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammad Shami, Tilak Varma, Prasidh Krishna, Ravichandran Ashwin, Washington Sundar.
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India Squad for 3rd ODI against Australia
India squad for 3rd ODI against Australia: Rohit Sharma ©, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammad Shami, Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel (subject to fitness), Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin.
Comeback of Ravichandran Ashwin in India ODI squad against Australia
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