Ashwin was included within the 15-member squad on the 11th hour as a alternative for all-rounder Axar Patel, who was within the preliminary squad however bought sidelined as a consequence of a quadricep pressure.
The 37-year-old had a profitable recently-concluded ODI sequence towards Australia
“Being in an excellent area, having fun with this event will hold me in good stead. This may very well be my final World Cup for India, so having fun with the event is of utmost significance,” Ashwin informed Star Sports activities.
R Ashwin finds a spot in World Cup Workforce, injured Axar Patel changed
“I might have mentioned that you just had been joking. Life is stuffed with surprises. Actually, didn’t assume I might be right here. Circumstances have made positive I’m right here immediately, the workforce administration have proven belief,” mentioned Ashwin whereas speaking about his inclusion within the Indian squad.
Ashwin has performed 10 matches for India in World Cup historical past along with his final look coming in 2015.
He has bagged 17 wickets within the competitors at a median of 24.88 and an financial system of 4.36 along with his finest figures being 4/25.
Aside from Virat Kohli, Ashwin is the one member of the present Indian aspect who had been additionally part of their World Cup successful marketing campaign in 2011.
Ashwin mentioned coping with strain can be essential. “All you are able to do is flip the ball each methods, and I feel I can do it. Coping with strain is paramount in these tournaments, and it’ll dictate how the event goes,” he mentioned.
(With inputs from PTI)
