he gave at least 1 chance early in his innings plus one a chance had their been slips (before he reached 30) and another when he was in his 80s (if there had been slips). his problem isn't just mental he needs to work on hitting the ball along the turf and better placement. he has the shots, he has decent technique but this excuse that luck is the reason for not scoring because the ball goes to fielders is silly, that is something a batsman can work on and improve. i really think keeping him away from the national team and forcing him to have to score runs consistently could bring him to where he becomes a quality international batsman, but he needs to change his mindset that it's luck and needs to work hard on it. the same can be said of alok and aftab, but with ash scoring some tons this season he gives more hope than either of them. and btw bowlers having to front up to an inform ash with dilshan at the other end would be the happiest of scenarios for a bowler.
also yes he does need to stop playing victim.
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