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Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin To Play 2nd Test vs Australia? Rohit Sharma's "Huge Role" Remark For Spin Duo

India captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday endorsed the exclusion of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin from the first Test against Australia at Perth, saying it was the "right thing to do" but backed the two veterans to play a "huge role" in the rest of the series. Coming off a 0-3 hammering to New Zealand at home, India took an audacious call to leave out Ashwin and Jadeja while handing Test debuts to Harshit Rana and Nitish Reddy. The decision paid rich dividends as both the young players made vital contributions in India's 295-run win.

Blow To R Ashwin And Ravindra Jadeja For 2nd Test, Report Says Team Management Prefers This Player

Just as the case was in the opening Test between India and Australia in Perth, the second Test at Adelaide is also likely to see Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja being made to warm the bench. According to a report, Washington Sundar is all but certain to keep hold of his spot in the Indian team as the 'sole spinner', with the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Harshit Rana accompanying him as the three pacers for the day-night Test.

"Remarkable To See...": Nathan Lyon 'Surprised' Over R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja Being Dropped For Perth Test

Veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon said he is confident of all-rounder Mitchell Marsh bowling for Australia in the upcoming pink-ball Test against India, starting in Adelaide Oval on December 6. He added that if needed, he can take up extra bowling workload coming his way. "I honestly think we'll see Mitch Marsh bowl. I'm not concerned about Bison's (Marsh's) fitness if I'm being honest. He's been brilliant for us in the games (since) he's come back in ... I've got full confidence in Bison, happy to bowl his overs. I'm very clear on my role within the team so nothing really changes with me. If I get the opportunity to bowl more overs I'll jump at it," said Lyon to reporters on Wednesday.

Cheteshwar Pujara's Bold Team Selection Verdict For Pink-Ball Test, No Place For...

Team India's dominant 295-run victory against Australia in Perth has given the management a big selection headache. India's playing XI for the series opener didn't feature the veterans Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, while Harshit Rana was preferred over Akash Deep. As the experts mull over the changes that will be brough to India's team for the day-night Test in Adelaide, Cheteshwar Pujara has warned against tinkering with the bowling attack. Pujara feels both Ashwin and Jadeja should warm the bench for the pink-ball Test too.

"One 5-for In 10 Years": R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja Sent Blunt Message As India Ponder 2nd Test XI

He is a bonafide legend with 536 Test wickets but imminent future isn't looking bright for Ravichandran Ashwin, who might not get to roll his arm in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy unless any of the remaining four tracks warrants two spinners. If the tracks on offer continue to assist seam and bounce like in Perth, the 38-year-old may find it very difficult to make it to the playing eleven unless team management's first choice Washington Sundar bowls badly. But even in that case, Ravindra Jadeja, with superior batting credentials in SENA countries, is expected to get the nod ahead of the Chennai tweaker.

R Ashwin's Big RCB Captaincy Remark After AB de Villiers' Virat Kohli Announcement

Who will captain Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction? The question has been buzzing the cricketing world ever since the news of the franchise releasing Faf du Plessis came out. RCB didn't succeed in signing a captain in the mega auction either, leaving the big question unanswered. However, former RCB star AB de Villiers later assessed that Virat Kohli would return as the Bengaluru side's skipper. Now, India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has made the same assessment.

"At The Age Of 38...": On R Ashwin, Harbhajan Singh 's Grim 'Long Term Plan' Warning

No one can take away the "phenomenal achievements" of Ravichandran Ashwin but the Indian team management is preparing Washington Sundar for near future when the former calls time, feels another spin maestro Harbhajan Singh. Ashwin, who with 536 wickets is second to Anil Kumble's 619 Test scalps for India but the next 84 victims could take time with young Washington suddenly becoming India's first-choice off-break bowler in the Gautam Gambhir era. “I think that's what their (team management and selectors') long term plan is. Ravichandran Ashwin has done a phenomenal job playing for India in taking all those wickets in his career,” Harbhajan told PTI in an exclusive interview when asked if he sees Ashwin's younger Tamil Nadu state mate taking over the mantle of lead spinner.

Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja's Reaction On Perth Snub Revealed: "When Seniors Don't Understand..."

As India prepares for their upcoming pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide, assistant coach Abhishek Nayar shed light on the team's dynamics and strategy. The much-anticipated pink-ball Test in Adelaide is scheduled to start on December 6. Nayar emphasised the invaluable contribution of senior players like Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, who were not included in the first Test due to team combination decisions.

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Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin To Play 2nd Test vs Australia? Rohit Sharma's "Huge Role" Remark For Spin Duo

Blow To R Ashwin And Ravindra Jadeja For 2nd Test, Report Says Team Management Prefers This Player

"Remarkable To See...": Nathan Lyon 'Surprised' Over R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja Being Dropped For Perth Test

Cheteshwar Pujara's Bold Team Selection Verdict For Pink-Ball Test, No Place For...

"One 5-for In 10 Years": R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja Sent Blunt Message As India Ponder 2nd Test XI

R Ashwin's Big RCB Captaincy Remark After AB de Villiers' Virat Kohli Announcement

"At The Age Of 38...": On R Ashwin, Harbhajan Singh 's Grim 'Long Term Plan' Warning

Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja's Reaction On Perth Snub Revealed: "When Seniors Don't Understand..."