Ashwin expressed strong disappointment regarding the squad selection. He objected to Sai Sudharsan missing the first Test against South Africa. You can see his genuine concern for the young talent. He feels the team strategy was not right.
Ashwin Questions Tactics
Ashwin feels concerned for Sudharsan as a talented player. He thinks picking four spinners is excessive. Washington Sundar did not bowl in the second innings. Ashwin asked why you pick four spinners and deny one a single over.
Sudharsan’s Recent Form
Sai Sudharsan came into the limelight during the 2025 IPL season. He scored 759 runs with a strike rate of 156.17. This earned him a call-up to the Indian test setup. However he failed to impress in the ICT.
Public Defends Sundar
People agreed with Ashwin until he questioned Washington. Sundar always fulfills his role with bat and ball. He batted at number 3 this time. He performed better than many dedicated batters in the team.
Trollers React Strongly
Washington scored 39 and 31 runs in the match. Trollers reminded Ashwin that Sai got fair chances and failed. Sundar justified his spot in the team. The comparison did not sit well with the online community.
What Happens Next
The second Test match is just around the corner. It will be interesting to see the management’s decision. Will GG change the batting order? You simply have to wait and watch how the team adapts.
