3 reasons why Ravichandran Ashwin should be given captain’s armband in Dharamshala Test
Ravichandran Ashwin is set to become only the 14th Indian cricketer to play 100 Tests.
2. True giant of the game who is set to play his 100th Test
Ravichandran Ashwin has been part of the Indian cricketing culture for over 13 years. The senior pro has played across formats but has relished a great deal of success in the purest format of the game. Overall, he has accounted for 507 dismissals in 99 Tests. He has picked up 35 fifers to his name. On the contrary, he also scored 3309 runs including five centuries and 14 fifties.
Having been a true servant of the game for more than a decade, the Indian team management should consider giving Ravi Ashwin in the Dharamshala Test. With Team India sealing the fate of the ongoing Test series, the think-tank can pay a rich tribute by making Ashwin lead the team, who is set to become only the 14th Indian to enter the 100-Test club.
3. Taste of captaincy
With several years of international cricket, the veteran has gone through numerous high-pressure situations against top teams. For sure, he will be able to draw from his vast know-how to inspire and guide youngsters. While he may not have an extensive leadership experience, he has had leadership roles in domestic cricket and IPL, helping him learn to deal with player dynamics and strategizing against top teams.
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