Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his thoughts on the idea of ‘superstars’ in Indian cricket. He believes that players should be down-to-earth and relatable to everyday people. In a recent video on his YouTube channel, Ash Ki Baat, Ashwin said, “It’s important to bring things back to normal in Indian cricket. We should not support the idea of players being superstars or celebrities.”
He emphasized that cricketers are just sportspersons, not actors. “We need to be someone the common people can connect with” he added. Instead of focusing on personal achievements, Ashwin highlighted the importance of team success. He used famous players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as examples. He said that when they score runs, it should feel like part of a regular routine rather than a big deal. “Our goals should be bigger than just individual achievements.”
Ashwin also raised some questions about the Indian team for the upcoming Champions Trophy, especially about having five spinners in the squad. He thinks this may be too many for playing in Dubai. He commented, “Five spinners in Dubai? I think we might have too many.”
He recognized the importance of all-rounders like Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja and mentioned Hardik Pandya’s role in the team. “Axar and Jadeja are great all-rounders, along with Hardik,” Ashwin explained. If Varun Chakravarthy is included as a spinner, they might need to drop a fast bowler or another spinner to make room for him.
India will start their Champions Trophy journey on February 20 against Bangladesh in Dubai, and they will play against Pakistan on February 23.
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