Can R Ashwin Replace Axar Patel In India's World Cup 2023 Squad? Rohit Sharma Answers

27.09.2023 - 03:33 sports.ndtv.com

Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday did not divulge any details on the status of injured Axar Patel but said the rhythm Ravichandran Ashwin showed in the first two ODIs has assured him of back-up options for the World Cup in case of an eventuality.

Patel had suffered a left quadricep injury ahead of the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka earlier this month, and is currently recuperating at the NCA.

The performance of Ashwin in the first two ODIs against Australia has also sparked the debate whether the veteran off-spinner should make it to India's 15-member squad if Patel fails to recover in time.

The cut-off date for teams to finalise their 15-member WC is September 28. “He has got the class. He has got the experience of playing the sport and handling the pressure.

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