Ravichandran Ashwin’s exceptional batting performance, especially his three consecutive fifties in the latter stages of the tournament, proved crucial in Dindigul Dragons’ triumph in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL). Ashwin’s willingness to open the batting and his adaptability throughout the tournament demonstrate his commitment to the team’s success.
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has criticized the Right to Match (RTM) rule ahead of its potential return in the 2025 IPL auction. Ashwin argues that the RTM rule is unfair to players as it prevents them from receiving their true market value. The rule allows teams to reclaim a player by matching the highest bid, benefiting the original team at the expense of other franchises and the player. Ashwin believes the rule undermines the integrity of the auction and hinders players from getting their deserved compensation.
During the Test series between India and England earlier this year, Rohit Sharma’s humorous remark about teammates Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, labeling them as “Garden mein ghoomne waale bande” (guys who roam around in the garden), went viral on social media. Now, veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed the reason behind Rohit’s witty observation.
