It is quite a shock to almost every Indian cricket fan when the Tamil Nadu spinner was left out of the squad. Indian skipper Virat Kohli chose Ravindra Jadeja over Ashwin. The spinner was having a good form and has always proved to be the wicket taker for Indian side. He took 6 for 27 in 15 overs in a recent county stint for Surrey.
Many Indian veterans shared their views on this decision taken by Kohli. Legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar mentioned his comments while he was in the commentary box. He considers Ashwin as a match winner who has bagged so many wickets for India and it is surprising for that he is not in the playing XI. Hard hitter Virender Sehwag alongside Gavaskar in the commentary box mentioned that a world class spinner like Ashwin cannot be in the playing XI only when he is injured. VVS Laxman supported Ashwin by saying that he is a very skillful bowler and his overseas performance has been amazing recently. There is a high possibility that Ashwin might join the players on field in the second test.