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Ashwin rejects two Team India T20 squads arguing caps cannot be handed out for free
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Published on 24 April 2026
He says senior Team India caps can’t be freely split
Ravichandran Ashwin has dismissed the proposal of fielding two separate India T20I teams, warning that caps at the senior level can’t simply be “distributed for free.” Instead, he backed the idea of strengthening the pathway through ‘A’ team tours, arguing it preserves the value and competitive purpose of international selection.
- Ashwin opposed the plan for two India T20I squads
- He said senior caps can’t be distributed without merit
- He urged more ‘A’ team tours for development
- The proposal sparks debate over how to manage talent
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