Indian off-spinner Ravichandran AshwinFresh from a series win over Bangladesh in Kanpur, India picked the future pillars of cricket and its overseas stars. Ashwin’s praise for the youngsters came after India’s seven-wicket victory in a rain-soaked Test at Green Park that kept them on course for a place in the competition. ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. The win not only strengthened India’s position but also highlighted the potential of the country’s budding talent.
“It was important for us to win this game”: R Ashwin
Speaking at the press conference after the match, Ashwin praised the captain, claiming that he had 11 wickets in the series. Rohit Sharma’s direction and mentality to secure an important victory. He said Rohit was determined to get results, even aiming to give the 230 a chance, reflecting India’s positive, aggressive approach. “It was important for us to win this game” Ashwin said. “Rohit was keen that we need at least 80 runs to fight against them. He set the tone aggressively from the first ball.”
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Ashwin names future pillars of India
Ashwin has focused on two young stars, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, who he believes represent the future of Indian cricket. Both the batsmen were instrumental in India’s series win, contributing vital runs at crucial moments. “Look, I think Yashasvi Jaiswal is a special talent. Plays freely and enthusiastically. He has just started his international career as Shubman Gill. Both of them are still in their formative years in Test cricket, but I believe they will be future mainstays of Indian cricket and stars abroad.” Ashwin noted.
Ashwin emphasized that while Jaiswal and Gill have shown great potential, their growth will depend on gaining more experience in different conditions. “It’s just that they have to be exposed to more and more new experiences and be able to determine for themselves what they need to work on. The raw material is there and it’s clear to everyone that both are high-quality players.” he added.
The young duo will play a crucial role in India’s home Test series against New Zealand in October and November, followed by the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia later this year.
