ENG vs IND 3rd Test: After being benched again, Ravi Ashwin's 'left-handed' batting confuses fans on Twitter

Many had expected to see Ravichandran Ashwin in the playing XI, Team India had decided to not twerk with their winning combination and went on with the squad that won at Lord's against England.

While the Men in Blue are struggling against the English side at Leeds, the Indian spinner surprised fans by sharing photos of him batting in the nets.

While netizens loved and praised the all-rounder, what confused them was Ravi Ashwin's left-handed batting. He posted two pictures and those who follow Ashwin closely know that he loves to experiment.

However, when it comes to batting, he has not tried many variations and it was surely odd to see him batting left-handed. 

The desire to ignite something different every day never burns out. pic.twitter.com/6U9s7LZpP6

— Mask up and take your vaccine (@ashwinravi99) August 26, 2021

Soon after the pictures were posted on his official Twitter account captioned, "ignite something different", netizens questioned and expressed their shock. Some, however, understood that the picture was a mirror image and hence it looked like he was batting with his left hand.

Ashwin : Captain Am I Playing ?

Kohli : sorry Ash we need a left hand lower order batsman that's why we are going with jaddu

Le Ashwini from next day : pic.twitter.com/yBzNFdPZIK

— Sourabh Negi (@im_sourav146) August 27, 2021

Bro, he us not playing lefty, that is a mirror image! @ashwinravi99 sir please dont post images like these, these people seriously thought you will play left-handed...

— Yash (@theyash143) August 27, 2021

You do realize the pics are mirror images? Look at the alphabets of his bat sponsor and the backdrop.

— Sankara Subramaniam (@Sankarcalls) August 26, 2021

Why are you batting left handed

— TABAN | (@UTDTABAN) August 26, 2021

It's mirrored 
Though Ash don't need to do this probably many of us believe in his skills

— Parth Dave (@ParthDave197) August 26, 2021

As for the Test, surprisingly, Ashwin has not yet featured in the three Tests so far. Ravindra Jadeja has been favoured over him as he is equipped with the bat in hand. 
India skipper Virat Kohli went in with a 4-1 pace and spin combination which had not allowed him to play another spinner.