India vs WI Series: R Ashwin sidelined for three weeks – Ravichandran Ashwin’s white-ball comeback has been cut short as he has been ruled out of the West Indies series with an injury. As per reports, it will take him approximately three weeks to recover and will only be available for the Test series against Sri Lanka. Follow IND vs WI Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
R Ashwin made a fine comeback to white-ball cricket with nine wickets in five T20Is in the T20 World Cup and T20I series against New Zealand. While he struggled in South Africa, he made a return to the ODI side after five years.
India vs WI Series: R Ashwin’s white-ball comeback cut short, to MISS West Indies series with injury
But the recent return will be cut short as he has been advised rest for three weeks for an UNKNOWN injury as per a Cricbuzz report. R Ashwin suffered from multiple injuries during his career that derailed his white-ball career.
For the selectors, R Ashwin continues to feature in plans especially with T20 World Cup in Australia and 50-over 2023 World Cup in India. His return to the white-ball side is no coincidence as Ashwin has been backed by the selectors, captain Rohit Sharma besides Rahul Dravid.
Now that he has returned to all three formats, the selectors also want to manage his workload and keep him free from injury. But he is expected to be back for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in February.
India vs WI Series: R Ashwin’s white-ball comeback cut short, to MISS West Indies series with injury
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India vs WI Series: R Ashwin’s white-ball comeback cut short, to MISS West Indies series with injury
While he did struggle in the ODI series, conceding 121 runs for just a wicket in the two matches that he played in, the selectors are ready to overlook that considering it was his first ODI series in five years. However, as he will be derailed by another injury, it will not be until the England tour that he will feature in any international white-ball match although he is expected to play in the IPL 2022 if picked in the auction.
Ravindra Jadeja still not fully fit – The other spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is continuing his recovery but he is yet to be declared fit. He will have to appear for a fitness test at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and his selection will depend on the result.
As InsideSport reported earlier, Rohit Sharma is fit and will be back to lead the side in the West Indies series.
India vs WI Series: R Ashwin’s white-ball comeback cut short, to MISS West Indies series with injury
India will play three ODIs and three T20Is from February 6. The ODIs will take place in Ahmedabad while the T20Is will be played in Kolkata.
1st ODI, 6th February, Sunday, Ahmedabad
2nd ODI, 9th February, Wednesday, Ahmedabad
3rd ODI, 11th February, Friday, Ahmedabad
1st T20I, 16th February, Wednesday, Kolkata
2nd T20I, 18th February, Friday, Kolkata
3rd T20I, 20th February, Sunday, Kolkata
India vs WI Series: R Ashwin’s white-ball comeback cut short, to MISS West Indies series with injury
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