Virender Sehwag Criticizes R Ashwin, Claims He “Won’t Make My Team”

Ashwin has struggled in IPL 2024, only managing to take two wickets in eight matches while also conceding over nine runs per over. He recently stated that taking wickets in T20s is irrelevant, prompting criticism from Sehwag who suggested that Ashwin might go unsold in the next season’s auction. Sehwag pointed out that compared to Ashwin’s competitors like Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav, who are getting wickets, Ashwin’s mindset is affecting his performance.

Sehwag emphasized that if a bowler focuses on saving runs instead of taking wickets, they may not secure a place in the team. In the upcoming game against SunRisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals need a win to qualify for the playoffs.