Team India’s premier spinner R. Ashwin, who started his maiden county stint for Worcestershire on a decent note taking 3/94 and scoring 36 against Gloucestershire, wants to play all the four games even though he might get called up for the limited overs series against Australia.
For Ashwin, the next year’s England series is certainly in consideration but not the sole reason for this stint.
“It’s not just about next year. It’s always been a dream to play county cricket. I grew up watching it on TV in India and it has always meant a lot. Spinners have come before and told me it is a must-do experience. I was rested from th ODI series against Sri Lanka, so I thought I might as well come here to get experience,” he said.
As team India is scheduled to play five-Test series against England next year, the BCCI is likely to allow the Tamil Nadu off-spinner to miss the upcoming limited-over series against Australia.
