Test Cricket

Ashwin has been a pro-one performer, but just like what has happened to Shami after Bumra's injury, Ashwin was actually nowhere in the picture immediately after the fiasco in the Gulf. In T20, you need reserves who can be extremely good fielders. It's not that he's sulking any longer, but his utility is affected. The height of the stadium is also a factor when it comes to covering the whole outfield from a fielding perspective and batting perspective. Here in Australia, most of the grounds you will have to cover at least 120 meters of diameter and at least 140 meters of height. That's going to be a huge factor. And Australian conditions are