Ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to get some much-needed match practise ahead of the five-match Test series against England. The premier Indian spinner will play a first-class game for Surrey against Somerset on Sunday at the Oval as a part of the preparation process for the Test series against England.
The UK bound Indian squad is currently enjoying their time out of the bio-bubble enjoying their time at the Euro 2021 and Wimbledon. The whole squad will rejoin the bio-secure bubble back on 14th July. The opening Test is slated to be played from 4th August.
"I am so privileged to be having the badge on. I have heard and wondered what the London counties are all about. Even though it's only for a game, I am delighted to share this dressing room," Ashwin said in a video shared by the official Twitter handle of Sussex.
Ashwin has been an integral part of the Indian Test set-up and finished as the leading wicket-taker of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship. The off-spinner bagged 71 wickets in 14 matches during the Test Championship at an impressive average of a shade over 20.
Despite being the second fastest to 400 Test wickets, Ashwin’s records in the SENA countries hasn’t been the greatest. The upcoming five-match series will serve as an opportunity for Ashwin to set his record straight in England and the county game could be a blessing in disguise for the quality spinner.