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Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is widely regarded as one of India’s premier bowlers, particularly in Test cricket. With 516 wickets in 100 Tests at an average of 23.75, Ashwin remains a cornerstone of India’s red-ball strategy and will be crucial in the forthcoming series of Test matches.
Beyond his cricketing achievements, Ashwin is also an engineer and a successful YouTuber. Following the publication of his book, “I Have The Streets: A Kutti Cricket Story,” he has ventured into writing as well.
Ashwin’s dedication is evident in his constant engagement with various pursuits. Whether he’s on the cricket field, hosting interviews on his YouTube channel, or recently guiding his team, the Dindigul Dragons, to victory in the TNPL, he clearly thrives on staying active and involved.
Ravichandran Ashwin reflects on his unconventional approach to life.
In an exclusive interview with PTI, Ravichandran Ashwin shared insights into his approach to life. He mentioned that he avoids setting specific targets and instead follows his interests and desires without overthinking.
“I am living my life, that’s it. I am not thinking about accomplishing ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ targets. I am staying in the moment. I am a creative person in general, and if I feel I want to do something, I will go ahead and do it. Whether it’s right or wrong, is something that I will assimilate later,” Ravichandran Ashwin said.
Ashwin admitted that he wasn’t always as confident as he is now. He shared that he struggled with insecurity as a child, but overcame it, which is reflected in his performances for India.
“I’m not insecure at all. I would rather fail in life than be absolutely safe. That’s my character. I don’t have the common insecurities that people have. Breaking away from my insecurity as a child gave me a great insight into how I can exploit somebody else’s insecurity. And that’s how I see cricket or life in general,” the veteran offspinner elaborated.
Ashwin has frequently engaged in social media debates over his opinions on controversial cricket rules, particularly the former Mankading regulation. The 37-year-old has tackled these discussions head-on, often clashing with both former and current England players.
Covid break helped me to be able to express myself – Ravichandran Ashwin
The legendary off-spinner also noted that the Covid-19 break provided him with the freedom to express himself more openly in recent years. With cricket being restricted during the pandemic, Ashwin had the opportunity to step back, reflect, and reassess his life.
“The time that I have is pretty limited. I do plan but for me it’s about living life. I felt cricket took away a lot of my time since 2010 his India debut but COVID gave me a chance to take a break, and you know, assess where I was,” Ashwin remembered.
“It the COVID-forced break has given me wings over the last four years to be able to express myself, expand my creativity zones and so on and so forth,” he says, referring to his success as a rare outspoken voice in Indian cricket,” he added.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s international debut
Ravichandran Ashwin is known for being one of the most candid voices in the Indian cricket team. He is not afraid to speak his mind and has the confidence to articulate his views clearly.
Making his international debut in 2010 under MS Dhoni’s captaincy, Ashwin was instrumental in India’s victories in the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy, playing crucial roles in both ICC tournaments.