Will Ravi Ashwin play vs South Africa? Rohit Sharma tempted to drop key player for IND vs SA World Cup clash

Will Ravi Ashwin play in IND vs SA World Cup clash, big headache for Rohit Sharma?

Ahead of the India vs South Africa cricket World Cup clash, Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid are facing a major headache regarding team selection. Will speedster Jasprit Bumrah be rested for the IND vs SA World Cup clash and Ravi Ashwin will get a chance to play? India have already qualified for the semi-finals and may therefore be tempted to leave their pacer on a slow and spinning field.

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India takes on South Africa in a top-class clash in Kolkata at the iconic Eden Gardens. The pitch at Eden Gardens has proven to be a slow and turning pitch in the previous 2 games, with Pakistan having posted the highest score of 205 while chasing. With an average score of 270 on the cards, it can be expected that the Men in Blue may go for Ravi Ashwin as the fielding will help the spinners. However, at night the dew can help the batters.

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Jasprit Bumrah vs. Ravi Ashwin

Jasprit Bumrah has been India’s pacesetter in the tournament and has been lethal with the new ball. But in a pitch that will help the spinners, Ravi Ashwin can provide more dynamics to the formidable duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav.

After being benched for the first 4 matches, Mohammed Shami announced himself in the World Cup with a fifer in his first match, hit a four fer in the next and then another fifty against Sri Lanka to take 14 wickets in just 3 games. . As a result, it would be foolish to abandon Shami, who is in top form.

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The same can be said of Mohammed Siraj. The pacer took a maiden three-wicket haul against Sri Lanka and hence it would be unwise to drop him. On the other hand, with the important semi-final clash around the corner, Rohit Sharma might be tempted to rest Jasprit Bumrah.

Ashwin can bring great dynamics to the team. Not only as an extra spinner but also as a number 8 batsman. In a pitch that helps spinners, Ashwin can be a good option.

Will Rohit Sharma take the risk of playing against South Africa with just 2 pacers?

That remains the main doubt.