IND vs AUS Final: India stick with winning team, fans believe R Ashwin would make a difference in Ahmedabad

Fans expressed their thoughts on social media, suggesting that R Ashwin, known for causing trouble to the Australian side, could have been a strategic addition.

R Ashwin

In the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 Final, both India and Australia stuck to their guns, maintaining an unchanged playing XI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The decision of Australia, who won the toss and chose to field, brought joy to Indian fans eager to witness their team showcase their batting prowess and set a formidable total.

Nevertheless, the absence of changes in the Indian lineup surprised some observers. Speculation had arisen about the inclusion of R Ashwin, especially after he was spotted practicing in the nets. There were expectations that he might replace pacer Mohammed Siraj, considering the pitch conditions.

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However, on the match day, Siraj was actively participating in the net sessions and even shared a friendly moment with Ashwin. According to Cricbuzz the decision to stick with Siraj was possibly a last-minute choice.

Fans expressed their thoughts on social media, suggesting that Ashwin, known for causing trouble to the Australian side, could have been a strategic addition instead of Siraj or even Suryakumar Yadav. However, most fans acknowledged their trust in the captain's decision and pledged their unwavering support to the team.

Teams:

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj

Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis(w), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

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