Washington over Ashwin and Jadeja for series, ex-selector says, “current form taken into consideration”

IND vs AUS: Washington Sundar has been excellent with the bat and ball, while the likes of R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja haven't been at their best.

In all likelihood, the spinning duo of R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja might not get a Test match in the ongoing IND vs AUS series. For starters, Washington Sundar has been exceptionally good, plus on current bowling and batting form, he gets the nod. At least, so feels ex-Indian selector Devang Gandhi.

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Speaking to PTI, Gandhi said, “I do feel that the current form has been taken into consideration. The Indian team management wanted to go in with a team that had confidence and did not exactly look at the past records. Washy bowled well against New Zealand and is a reliable lower middle-order batter. So, it does make sense.”

Washington Sundar, the Better Batter

“Also, you need to be a steady batter. He did well in Brisbane last series and also looked good in Perth during the second essay. He batted well in Canberra. He is going to be the first choice.” Plus, for now Washington is the best batter out of the three spinners in the squad.

“If the two lead spinners between them have taken just 1 five-for in 10 years, that’s a problem. And when it comes to batting, Washy has a sounder technique compared to the duo.”