Gautam Gambhir is optimistic about off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s inclusion in the ICC World Cup squad, which will be held from May 30 in England and Wales. He maintained that given a chance to replace any of the wrist spin duo of chinaman Kuldeep Yadav or leggie Yuzvendra Chahal, he would opt for the Chennai offie in the prestigious tournament.
“He (Ashwin) can be considered for the World Cup team as he is a premier spinner who has 300 Test wickets to his name. So, for me, if I ever must replace a Kuldeep or Chahal, I will pick up Ashwin,” Gambhir was quoted as saying by Star Sports after India lost the fourth ODI to hosts New Zealand by 8 wickets.
“Also, he has a great temperament and has played a major role in winning many tournament titles. So, that experience will come in handy,” the former Delhi skipper added.
Ashwin has been out of India’s ODI action since 2017 when he last played against the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on June 30.
