“Since Gautam Gambhir’s Era Began…”: R Ashwin Explains India’s Spin-Heavy XI And The Arshdeep Call

Ashwin says India’s three-spinner balance under Gambhir is a clear template, not a one-off. Why Arshdeep’s omission stings, where the logic holds, and when an extra seamer becomes non‑negotiable.

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The Cricket Standard Desk

September 14, 2025

Gautam Gambhir and Ravi Chandran Ashwin in a split frame, Gambhir talking to media during a press conference while Ashwin spinning the ball during a practice session.