Ashwin’s inclusion a blessing in disguise: Sandeep Patil

Ravichandran Ashwin has been added to India’s final 15-man squad for the ODI World Cup, replacing injured spinner Axar Patel. Former India World Cup winner Sandeep Patil welcomed Ashwin’s return, calling him the best off-spinner in world cricket. Patil emphasized the importance of consistency in performance throughout the tournament. He also identified Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma as key players for India, but stressed the need for the whole team to contribute. Patil predicted England, New Zealand, Australia, and India as the likely semifinalists in the tournament.