R Ashwin criticizes Indian management after T20I series loss to England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:29 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Ravichandran Ashwin has heavily criticized India’s team management following a 4-0 loss to England in the T20I series. He took issue with the frequent changes to the opening batting lineup, highlighting the lack of faith shown in Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Ashwin noted that England's approach to backing a struggling Jos Buttler, who scored a century in the final match, contrasted sharply with India's strategy of rotating openers. He questioned the rationale behind India's handling of the players and expressed uncertainty about Sooryavanshi's inclusion in upcoming matches against Zimbabwe. The criticism comes amidst calls for stability in India's batting order as they prepare for future competitions.
- •R Ashwin criticized management for rotating openers during the T20I series.
- •Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi were frequently switched in batting order.
- •Jos Buttler repaid England's faith with a century in the final T20I.
- •Ashwin expresses concern over the consistency of player selection for Zimbabwe matches.
- 10:29 AMYahoo Sports — 'We played musical chairs with the openers': R Ashwin lashes out at Indian team management after embarrassing 4-0 loss to England
"Ravichandran Ashwin heavily criticised the Indian team management after the 4-0 T20I series loss to England, slamming the constant shuffling of opening batters.
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