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Internet Desk: India’s star off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin began his debut for County Cricket club Worcestershire when he bagged three wickets against Gloucestershire. Ashwin was currently rested for the India Vs Sri Lanka ODI series after he had a brilliant test series against the island hosts. Ashwin bowled a good spell of 29 overs in which he took 3 wickets by giving 94 runs. His three victims were Gareth Roderick, Kieran Noema-Barnett and Craig Miles.
Ashwin currently ranks third in the ICC Test rankings in the bowlers list. He will be facing Chesteshwar Pujara in his match against Nottinghamshire.
“It’s not just about next year. It’s always been a dream to play county cricket,” Ashwin had said in the interview. “I grew up watching it on TV in India and it has always meant a lot. Spinners have come before and told me it is a must do experience. I was being rested from a series (against Sri Lanka), so I thought I might as well come here to get experience.
“I signed up for the cold,” Ashwin smiled holding the unfamiliar Duke’s ball.
Commenting on his stay with the club, Ashwin said, “I could be called to play in the Australia series.
“But I have indicated to Bumpy (Steve Rhodes, the Worcestershire director of cricket) that I will be available for all four games. As of now, there are no communication channels open but they will be shortly so I’ll probably get a clearer idea after the Sri Lanka series.”