Chance again for Ashwin to prove himself overseas

On Dec 15, 2020

R Ashwin averages 37.46 from his last 5 overseas Tests, with 13 wickets across Lord’s, Nottingham, Southampton, Adelaide and Wellington. The only problem is, overseas spinners have fared poorly in day-night Tests in Adelaide, and captain Virat Kohli has for long been a proponent of sheer pace.

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