R Ashwin selects his top three Indian Test batters of all time
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

R Ashwin named Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rahul Dravid as his top three Indian Test batsmen during a discussion on Cricinfo on August 15, 2026. The omission of Sunil Gavaskar raised eyebrows, as many consider him a staple in such selections. Ashwin’s process began with a broader list before he narrowed it down, acknowledging potential controversy over his choices. The dialogue reflects the depth of Indian cricket history and generational debates over player rankings.
- •Ashwin included Kohli, Tendulkar, and Dravid in his top three.
- •Gavaskar was left out, sparking debate.
- •The discussion occurred during Ashwin's appearance on Cricinfo.
- •Ashwin acknowledged the difficulty of his selections.
- •He ran through a longer list before finalizing his top three.
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — R Ashwin names his top 3 Indian Test batters of all time: Virat Kohli makes the cut, India legend ignored
"Former Indian spin wizard and CSK legend R Ashwin gave his top three Indian batters of all time, and while Kohli gets the cut, one legend doesn't.
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