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Ashwin backs Joe Root playing next T20 World Cup in India

Amid England's struggles against spin at the ongoing five-match T20I series against India, former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has backed their star batter Joe Root to play the 2026 T20 World Cup being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Back in action

But as the summer’s Tests end, attention will shift to the Indian Premier League, set to commence in the United Arab Emirates next month and to last until November 10. The tournament will see many Indian and international stars dust out their kit bags for the first time in months. While cricket in England was played sans spectators, the Emirates Cricket Board hopes the games will see at least some viewers and estimates of between 30 and 50 per cent attendance have been offered, subject to government approval.