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New Delhi, September 24 (HS). India's experienced all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin recently shared a funny conversation with captain Rohit Sharma during the Chennai Test against Bangladesh. Ashwin's all-round talent, who played a key role in India's spectacular 280-run victory on September 22, has once again highlighted his excellent talent.
At 38, Ashwin is garnering praise for his consistency and match-winning performances even as the Indian cricket team moves towards younger players.
In his latest YouTube video, Ashwin shared a funny anecdote about how his wife, Preeti Narayanan, started a conversation about age while watching highlights of the Duleep Trophy. Preeti's question led to Ashwin having a funny conversation with Rohit about his age. Both Ashwin and Rohit, senior members of the Indian team, have consistently performed well for the team in crucial moments, brushing aside concerns about their advancing age.
Ashwin said on his YouTube channel, “We were watching some highlights the day before yesterday. My wife said something to me: 'This off-spinner, he must not be abusing you in his mind while bowling?' I wondered why and I thought they must be thinking 'When is he going to get a break for us?'. Suddenly, I felt a bit weird. I realised, yes, I am in that phase now. Even when we were young, we used to think about our place in the team. Everyone does that. When I see it now, it brings me back to reality. It makes you realise that you have played for so many years.”
Ashwin said, “I saw a graphic on the official broadcasting channel. They had given the year-wise details and it ended at number 38. I am the only one in that club. Then suddenly I saw Rohit, he was passing by me. I asked him 'When is your birthday?'. He said it is coming. I am waiting for his birthday. Then we will be of the same age for some time.”
During the Chennai Test, Ashwin not only scored his sixth Test century but also took six wickets, earning him the Player of the Match award. This honour marks his second consecutive Player of the Match honour in Chennai after his win in 2021.
Notably, Ashwin is now second only to Ian Botham in achieving the feat of scoring a century and taking five wickets in the same Test, having done so four times. Ashwin's excellence in the fourth innings of matches has established him as one of India's finest bowlers. With 99 wickets in the fourth innings, he has surpassed Anil Kumble's previous record of 94 wickets and established himself as an indispensable asset in India's bowling attack. Ashwin's contribution has been crucial in India's 1-0 lead in the two-match series against Bangladesh.
