'Don't call it a home Test just because...': R Ashwin backs calls of permanent Test centres in India

Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has called for having permanent Test centres in India amid criticism of venues like Ahmedabad, which opened to empty stands recently against the West Indies and Guwahati, which is set to host its first-ever Test against South Africa next month. Using Guwahati as an example, Ashwin elaborated on his point of India not having a home advantage on a venue like Guwahati, where the hosts will also get to play a Test match for the first time, having no clue as to what kind of surface and conditions will be produced.

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