Ashwin bhai is a legend, and since my early days, I have closely followed his journey, particularly because he was one of the first in India to bowl the carrom ball. As someone who bowls the carrom ball frequently, I have always taken inspiration from him. A couple of years ago, I finally had the opportunity to share … Read more
When we began playing age-group cricket more than two decades ago, I distinctly remember hearing the name Ravichandran Ashwin for the first time. While I represented Hyderabad, Ashwin, back then, was a top-order batter for Tamil Nadu. In one of the Vijay Merchant Trophy Under-17 fixtures, he opened the innings for his team, hammered us all … Read more
Ash bhai has been a legend, and you naturally look up to him. I have always admired his mindset and approach towards the game. As a spinner, he is like a scientist — constantly experimenting and trying out new things. His ability to vary his bowling is simply incredible. He is never a predictable bowler. If … Read more
A decade ago, I met Ash for the first time in Chennai, thanks to Eric Simmons, who was then the bowling coach of the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). Eric connected us. Around that time, Ash was preparing for the England tour. I travelled to Chennai to meet him and to bowl alongside him. He was … Read more
I was just 20 years old when I shared the dressing room with R. Ashwin for the first time. What struck me immediately was his determination and his relentless desire to improve, despite already having extensive experience. That quality is something I truly admire. For me, and for all of us who aspire to represent … Read more
Ravichandran Ashwin is a matchwinner. He is a thorough professional who has excelled throughout his career. Every time you watch him bowl, you can see that he wants to get better and is trying to outwit the batter in any circumstance. You want to see that in any cricketer, and he’s done that for 14–15 years. … Read more