In accordance with the rules set for the upcoming 2023 World Cup, groups are granted the chance to make changes to their squad till September 28.
Harbhajan Singh has made a daring prediction concerning the composition of Team India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup in 2023. According to Harbhajan, the gifted off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will change the left-arm spinner Axar Patel in the squad. Harbhajan believes that Ashwin’s spectacular efficiency in his current comeback sequence towards Australia makes him a priceless addition to the crew, bringing much-needed selection to the bowling assault.
It is value noting that India’s choice to exclude any off-spinners from their squad for the 2023 World Cup got here as a shock to many. Instead, they opted for 2 left-arm spinners, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel, together with left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav. However, Axar’s unlucky left quadriceps pressure in the course of the Asia Cup has hindered his participation in essential matches. He was unable to play in the event’s ultimate and is presently sidelined for the continuing ODI sequence towards Australia.
During a dialogue about Ashwin’s efficiency in the continuing sequence towards the Aussies, Harbhajan expressed his assist for the skilled off-spinner. He firmly believes that Ashwin is the best candidate to interchange Axar Patel in the 15-member World Cup squad.
“Ravichandran Ashwin has performed really well and I feel he will be in the World Cup squad. Teams can be changed before September 28 and I feel Axar Patel will be out as a variation will be added to the squad. Earlier, I felt they would play Washington Sundar because he was called to Sri Lanka before Ashwin,” Harbhajan said on his YouTube channel.
“They have gone with Ashwin because he has the experience. The rest of the team is solid and I hope that the good performances continue,” he added.
Ashwin took 3 wickets for 41 runs in seven overs, contributing to India’s spectacular 99-run victory over Australia in the second ODI held in Indore, using the DLS methodology.
In accordance with the rules set for the upcoming 2023 World Cup, groups are granted the chance to make changes to their squad till September 28. However, any modifications made after this date will necessitate approval from the International Cricket Council (ICC).
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