- India left out Ravichandran Ashwin, possibly the best Test cricketer, in the World Test Championship final against Australia.
- Ashwin has 474 Test wickets, ninth-most in the format's history, and his bowling is effective both in and outside Asia.
- Home sides prepare pitches to suit their best bowlers, and Ashwin takes more advantage of Asian pitches than other spinners.
- Ashwin's pivot from a talented but inconsistent Test cricketer to one of the best ever is testimony to the importance of good coaching.
- Ashwin studies cricket in detail, watching every single ball of the opposing team's previous series to harangue the analytics company if any coverage is missing.
Cricket’s best bowler is considered superfluous by his country
India often leave Ravichandran Ashwin sitting in the pavilion | Culture
