India’s veteran and star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is now getting ready for a brand new mission after the tip of the IPL. The 35-year-old spinner, who carried out brilliantly for Rajasthan Royals within the IPL, is now eyeing the one-off Test in opposition to England in July.

The important members of the Indian Test crew should not at present enjoying in any event and in such a state of affairs they’ve loads of relaxation time. But Ashwin has taken benefit of this chance and determined to mould himself in purple ball cricket. Under this, Ashwin will likely be seen enjoying for MRC A within the TNCA first-class semi-finals and remaining.

The veteran India spinner says he has taken the choice to acclimatise himself to red-ball cricket forward of the fifth Test in opposition to England from July 1. The Indian crew will go away for England on June 15 to play a warm-up match in opposition to Leicestershire at Edgbaston.

“The aim of playing first-class matches is to move from T20 to red-ball format. It’s all a matter of workload management. With age and experience you get smarter,” he mentioned.

Ashwin, who has taken 442 wickets in Test cricket, mentioned, “That is what I’m attempting to do. I’m having fun with my recreation and need to do the identical in England. I believe I can contribute with bat and ball. I need to hold my health sturdy.

Ashwin, who just lately grew to become India’s second highest wicket-taker (442) after Anil Kumble (619 wickets), mentioned, “I have worked very hard on my game and I think a lot. I am happy with my game and Doesn’t aim too far.”

Input: PTI