R Ashwin Replacement Announced; Mumbai All-Rounder Earns Maiden India Call-Up

R Ashwin replacement announced [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.Com]

Mumbai all-rounder and one of the finest players in the domestic circuit, Tanush Kotian has earned his maiden India call-up and will fly to Australia to join the Indian side for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

As per Sportstar, the Mumbai player will replace the retired R Ashwin in the team and will fly to Australia on Tuesday. However, his participation in the Boxing Day Test is still doubtful. Kotian, a right-handed batter and an off-spinner, has carved a name for himself in the domestic circuit and earned his deserving call-up.

Tanush Kotian's first-class stats and records

The all-rounder boasts a stellar record in first-class cricket. In 33 matches, he has scalped 101 wickets, at an average of 25.70. Plus, just like R Ashwin, he is a handy lower-order batter as well.

The all-rounder has accumulated 2523 runs, at 41.21, showcasing his prowess with both bat and the ball. The MCG and the 5th Test in SCG might favour the spinners and India might be tempted to include him in the lineup.

R Ashwin retired from international cricket recently

After the completion of the 3rd Test in Gabba, R Ashwin, the star India spinner announced his shocking retirement from international cricket. He wanted to retire after the first Test, but skipper Rohit Sharma convinced him to stay for a while.

The veteran spinner played his final match in Adelaide during the Pink-ball clash and after the Gabba game, he decided to call it quit.

After the completion of the first three Tests, the series is evenly poised as both the teams have won one game each. The caravan now shifts towards the Boxing-Day Tests as the match also holds important context in terms of the WTC finals.

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