Should Ashwin be saved only for Test matches ?

[narenpande1]

Ashwin is without a doubt our MVP in tests. By far. 

 

He ends up bowling a heck lot more than the next most used bowler in tests.

 

We have an extremely long season ahead.

 

Hope management does not play Ashwin for any of the ODIS or T20s. He is too precious and must be used judiciously to avoid injury.

 

We can manage without him in ODIs. But just imagine India without him in Home tests.

Edited December 9, 2016 by narenpande1

[kosingh]

I really dont think spinners need be saved for certain formats to avoid injury.

 

 

[narenpande1]

1 minute ago, kosingh said:

I really dont think spinners need be saved for certain formats to avoid injury.

 

 

 

 

There is wear and tear for sure...he is the bulwark of India's domination at home requiring him to bowl an inordinately high number of overs.

 

Also, it saves up his hunger to perform.

[express bowling]

Both Ashwin and Shami should not play bilateral ODIs and T20Is ......unless they are preparing for the World Cups....or there are no test matches around that time.

 

We have decent backups for both in LOIs nowadays......in Mishra and  Bhuvi.

[Cricketics]

No, we need him in Odi's. He isn't a fast bowler who is required some rest. Good spin bowlers can play until they are 38-39 provided they do not lose their skill.

Ashwin can last that long. Even if he stop making runs, as long as he can be close to what he is bowling currently, I would love for him to be part of team India in all formats for next 6-7 years.

[BeautifulGame]

No

Despite the delusion in ICF generally , Odis are just as important as tests and winning CT and world cup is far more important .

Yes rest and rotate him at times in bilateral series from time to time (like we did against Kiwis ) when have long test series ahead ,but suggestions of saving him only for tests is absurd .

[Ankit_sharma03]

There is already news that all main test bowlers will be rested for LOI against ENG

[fineleg]

1 minute ago, Ankit_sharma03 said:

There is already news that all main test bowlers will be rested for LOI against ENG

Good. Lets try new bowlers in Eng ODIs.

Also Kohli should be given rest for a few ODIs.

Edited December 9, 2016 by fineleg

[vishalvirsingh]

Yes Ashwin should only play Tests.

 

Secondly Jayant yadav's bowling was AVERAGE.. I have been saying that MISHRA is a better bowler that jayant.

 

jayant's bowling is OK but no major shakes..no major turn, very simple bowling action and easy to be read by a batsman- he is not good enuf to become a regular bowler...he has to improve.

[SUMO]

I want 20-25 ODIs ... 10-12 tests  and 0-3 T20s per year
IPL is a 2 month torcher for me 
miss those days when we used to drain foreign teams in chennai mumbai in the heat of april may june

[Jimmy Cliff]

Should only play Tests and ICC events for India. No need to waste him in JAMODIs.

[sandeep]

7 minutes ago, Jimmy Cliff said:

Should only play Tests and ICC events for India. No need to waste him in JAMODIs.

For the most part - play those once in a while by choice if he wants to work on his rhythm or whatever...

 

And the same goes for Shami too.

 

 

Problem is, no cricketer in India will want to be categorized as a test-only player - that will restrict their earning power big-time - look at Pujara.  

Edited December 9, 2016 by sandeep

[Jimmy Cliff]

23 minutes ago, sandeep said:

For the most part - play those once in a while by choice if he wants to work on his rhythm or whatever...

 

And the same goes for Shami too.

 

 

Problem is, no cricketer in India will want to be categorized as a test-only player - that will restrict their earning power big-time - look at Pujara.  

Che's case is a little different as he can't get an IPL gig at the moment. Ashwin will be first choice for his IPL side so his earning power wouldn't be impacted as much.

[Forever Indian]

If Ashwin is continued to bat at no.6 then he needs to be rested from bilateral ODI series. It is very difficult for someone as a test allrounder in all formats.

[Texan]

In the current season, he should definitely not play Tests. It is too hectic and we want to preserve him for Tests. In relatively lighter seasons, he could play ODIs. His ODI record is not as phenomenal as his Test record anyway, so we can easily play a Mishra in his place or a Jayant. 

[Vijy]

Yes, it would be more suitable if he doesn't play ODIs - not that critical to India's success. Play some new spinner like Kuldeep there.

[Vilander]

Decision should be based on fitness and form, not playing for long could mean he is not improving. But manage workload of Shami and Ashwin for sure.

[Vijy]

1 minute ago, Vilander said:

Decision should be based on fitness and form, not playing for long could mean he is not improving. But manage workload of Shami and Ashwin for sure.

And Kohli as well - he's being seriously overworked these days. Like Dhoni during the peak days when he used to play all 3 formats, captain and keep in them.