Team India’s Selection Challenge: Will Ashwin and Jadeja play in the Adelaide Test?
Let’s start with Washington Sundar’s performance in his recent outings, he has been very strongly performing be it either with the ball or bat. His performances make a strong case for him being picked in the starting lineup, however, if we talk about Ashwin and Jadeja. So Let’s take a look at Will Ashwin and Jadeja play in the Adelaide Test.
Both the veterans have quite some experience playing the game, however, they were benched for the first test against Australia in Perth and were not even playing in the practice match against the Prime Minister’s XI. The coaching being satisfied with Sundar’s performances, might sideline Ashwin and Jadeja for the upcoming test as well.
Is Team India Missing out on the Veteran Experience?
Second test of the Border Gavasker Trophy series will be held in Adelaide, the pitch where Ashwin has proven his excellence. In the 2020-21 series, Ashwin was team India’s top performer, he claimed five wickets across two innings, including an impressive 4/55 in the first innings. His key wickets of Aussie batsmen, Steve Smith and Travis Head, played a major role in team India securing a 53-run first-innings lead.
Jadeja’s all-round abilities in Test format cannot be ignored. Jadeja has been a crucial performer for the Indian team, providing vital breakthroughs with his left-arm spin and offering resilience with the bat lower down the order. He played a major role in India’s Test victories, often contributing by his stellar fielding abilities. Jadeja’s accuracy and flexibility had made him an important part of India’s success.
What does Washington Sundar provide with his performances?
Ashwin’s record at Adelaide speaks for his on-field presence, highlighting his ability to perform on this pitch, making him a major option for the second Test. Although, the team faces a challenge as Washington Sundar is in excellent form, both with the ball and bat.
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Sundar’s consistent performances, including impressive batting displays in recent matches, have raised questions about whether the veteran Ashwin should be preferred over him. Sundar, with his steady batting technique and solid contributions, appears to be ahead in the pecking order for now. The decision between Ashwin’s past success and Sundar’s current form will be a tough one for the team management.
