Speaking to hindustantimes.com ahead of the India-Bangladesh clash in Pune, he said "What the team management is doing is absolutely right. If the wickets are conducive for spinners, then playing Ashwin is a good choice if it's a flat deck then someone like Shardul offers something with both and the ball becomes an option. They are very well set with this kind of balance," adding that as per him both Ashwin and Shami would agree with the team management's call. "If you ask Ashwin, he will also agree with the team management's decision. If we go by reputation, then Siraj shouldn't be playing, Shami should.

Source: Hindustan Times October 19, 2023 11:16 UTC