Yadav could have been a good backup option for Ashwin
4.Ambati Rayudu
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The right-hander has not been in the Indian scheme of things for a long time now and would have hoped to get a recall for the tour.
In whatever little chance that he has got, the right-hander has done well in bilateral series against the likes of Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe and could have been given an opportunity in this series.
Like Suresh Raina, his situation also seems grim and it remains t be seen if he gets a chance when the selectors pick a second-string squad.
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