Overview
- After India’s 2-1 ODI defeat to New Zealand, Ravichandran Ashwin publicly questioned Ravindra Jadeja’s recent impact in the format.
- He highlighted Jadeja’s batting against spin and a low strike rate as the key issues behind mounting scrutiny.
- Ashwin urged Jadeja to experiment more with the ball, noting he has seen him bowl a carrom ball in nets but not in matches.
- He said Axar Patel is “right on his heels,” casting Axar as a strong immediate contender for the all‑rounder slot.
- With India’s next ODIs scheduled in June against England, Ashwin indicated that IPL 2026 and the T20 World Cup will heavily influence selection decisions.