Ravindra Jadeja will play, Ashwin may lose out: Daniel Vettori

Australia are expecting Ravindra Jadeja to feature in India’s playing XI in the World Test Championship final but are unsure about Ravichandran Ashwin’s participation in the marque contest to be played at The Oval starting June 7. India utilised three spinners during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series with both Ashwin (25 wickets) and Jadeja (22) shinning bright to help their side claim a 2-1 series win.

Talking to local media prior to Australia’s training session at the Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham on Thursday, assistant coach Daniel Vettori said the team management had a lot of discussion about India’s probable bowling attack. “We have been debating that,” Vettori said.

“I think Jadeja will play because of the batting he brings to the table and how successful he has been at that No.6 position. “Then the question will be around that fourth seamer and the allrounder in (Shardul) Thakur and Ashwin, but they are (both) pretty good choices. “Ashwin is an incredible bowler and he will be first choice in most teams, and just with their combina - tions it may lead to that (him missing selection),” he added.