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Ashwin drops senior star from India XI for Galle Test
India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has named his predicted XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, leaving out a senior player. The veteran off-spinner revealed the surprise selection decision, which…
The Story in Brief
India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has named his predicted XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, leaving out a senior player. The veteran off-spinner revealed the surprise selection decision, which has sparked debate among fans.
Ashwin's lineup excludes an experienced batter, opting for a younger combination to counter Sri Lanka's spin-friendly conditions. The match is expected to test India's depth in overseas conditions.
The Indian Opinion
The exclusion of a seasoned player for fresh legs is a gamble that could either cement India's transition or backfire. Yet the narrative that seniority guarantees success is lazy, Ashwin himself has been dropped in the past for form. What matters is whether the chosen XI can handle Sri Lanka's turning tracks. The first session at Galle will tell us if the call was brave or reckless.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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