Ashwin last played for India in the shorter formats back in 2017, after which spin twins Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal have taken over. Also, India have preferred Washington Sundar and Rahul Chahar in the T20 format of late.
Speaking to the PTI at the Australian High Commission on Tuesday, Harbhajan said:
Sundar has been opening the bowling for India in T20Is lately, but the Turbanator feels the out-of-favour experienced offie can do a much better job.
Both Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja were dropped in 2017 from the shorter formats as India’s fortunes dipped. Injuries to other players allowed Jadeja to make a comeback, and he grabbed the chance with both hands, putting up an impressive show in the 2019 World Cup as well.
While Ashwin has 362 wickets from 69 Tests, he has picked up 150 scalps in 111 ODIs, and 52 in 46 T20s. On the other hand, Harbhajan last played for India in a T20I in 2016.
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