IND vs WI: Here's Why Ravichandran Ashwin Won't Be A Part Of India's Squad

Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is all set to miss the upcoming white-ball series against West Indies due to an injury. He will be undergoing treatment during that series. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma will return to the squad to lead India in the series. The series will open up opportunities to a few players who have performed consistently in domestic cricket. Ashwin, on the other hand, will be fit in time for the home series against Sri Lanka.

West Indies will tour India for a three-match ODI series followed by a three-match T20I series. Ashwin’s return to India,’s white-ball squads is seen as a long-term strategy which is why selectors and the team management are keen on keeping him fit for crucial series. However, this being a crucial series for the Indians in their preparations for the T20 World Cup 2022, Ashwin will miss it as he will be under treatment.

Ravichandran Ashwin To Undergo Treatment During West Indies Series

The BCCI was to announce the Indian squads for the ODIs and the T20Is on Tuesday but it was postponed due to the unavailability of coach Rahul Dravid and a couple of selectors, who have travelled for almost 24 hours to reach India from South Africa. The selection now might take place within the next two days.

Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya are still unfit and an update on them is awaited. The sources however say that Jadeja might be fit for the home series against Sri Lanka. In Hardik’s case, the management wants to be patient with him and give him enough time to regain full fitness.

There are a few other possible changes expected in the Indian squads which will be announced for the series. Bhuvneshwar Kumar might be axed from both the squads while Rishi Dhawan and Shahrukh Khan are expected to be included. In Hardik’s absence, the management is expected to give a longer rope to Venkatesh Iyer for the all-rounder’s role.

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