Ashwin Criticizes Duckett's Humorous Remarks After ODI Series Loss

Ravichandran Ashwin criticized England opener Ben Duckett for his dismissive comments regarding England's recent 0-3 ODI series loss to India, suggesting that Duckett is 'hiding his failures behind humour.' Duckett stated that he didn't care about the series loss as long as England could win the Champions Trophy final against India. Ashwin pointed out that such remarks undermine the significance of the loss, which he believes will negatively impact the team's confidence going into the tournament. He emphasized that England's struggles have persisted for four years, despite their talent, and criticized the team's casual approach to crucial matches. Additionally, Ashwin recalled Duckett's previous comments attributing Indian player Yashasvi Jaiswal's aggressive style to England's 'Bazball' approach, further mocking Duckett's attempts at humor in serious contexts. As England prepares for their Champions Trophy campaign, Ashwin expressed hope for a turnaround but remains skeptical of their current form.