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Bhogle Says Ashwin’s Absence Exposed India’s Sri Lanka Weakness
Harsha Bhogle discussed a weakness he believes India showed against Sri Lanka.
He said Ravichandran Ashwin’s departure left a difficult role to replace.
Ashwin had been very effective against left-handed batters.
Bhogle said left-handers averaged only 19 against Ashwin.
He also mentioned Ashwin’s 268 wickets and his wicket-taking record in Sri Lanka.
India may now need another off-spinner who can challenge left-handers.
Bhogle asked whether Washington Sundar could fill that role.
He added that other candidates were not yet fully ready.
Harsha Bhogle said Ravichandran Ashwin’s absence created a difficult gap for India.
Bhogle highlighted India’s vulnerability against left-handed batters during the Sri Lanka series.
He cited Ashwin’s record, saying left-handers averaged 19 against the off-spinner.
Bhogle said Ashwin had taken 268 wickets and claimed 38 and six wickets in Sri Lanka.
He suggested Washington Sundar could potentially attack left-handers consistently for India.
- Who
- Harsha Bhogle discussed Ravichandran Ashwin’s absence and possible replacements including Washington Sundar.
- What
- Bhogle said Ashwin’s absence may have contributed to India’s vulnerability against left-handed batters.
- Where
- The discussion concerned India’s performances against Sri Lanka.
- When
- Why
- Bhogle argued that replacing Ashwin’s effectiveness against left-handers has been difficult.
Key facts
- Commentator
- Harsha Bhogle
- Player discussed
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Key vulnerability
- India’s difficulty in consistently attacking left-handed batters
- Ashwin statistic
- Bhogle cited 268 wickets
- Record against left-handers
- Bhogle said left-handers averaged 19 against Ashwin
- Sri Lanka figures
- Bhogle cited Ashwin taking 38 and six wickets in Sri Lanka
- Possible replacement
- Washington Sundar
Quotes
Harsha Bhogle
Cricket commentator and analyst discussing India’s bowling options
“Now, when a giant goes away, it's always difficult to replace him.”
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“Can Washington Sundar be that person?”
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