‘I fail to understand the exclusion of Ravi Ashwin’ – Sachin Tendulkar’s after India’s defeat in WTC Final.
Australia emerged victorious in the World Test Championship Final 2023 (WTC Final )after a convincing 209-run triumph over India, Heading into Day 5, India required 280 more runs to secure victory, with seven wickets in hand and Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane at the crease. However, Australia made an early breakthrough on the final day when Scott Boland dismissed the prized wicket of Kohli. This dismissal triggered a collapse in the Indian batting lineup, resulting in their dismissal for 234.In the wake of Australia’s clinical victory, esteemed Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar extended his congratulations to the Australian team. He attributed their success to the impressive partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head in the first innings. However, Tendulkar also raised questions about the team management’s decision to exclude off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.
Sachin Tweeted , โThere were some good moments for Team India, but I fail to understand the exclusion of @ashwinravi99 in the playing XI, who is currently the number one Test bowler in the world.โ