Ravichandran Ashwin endured a disappointing return to the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025. Bought for Rs 9.75 crore at the auction, the veteran off-spinner struggled to make an impact and couldn’t cement his place in the playing XI, featuring in only a handful of matches. CSK, forced to make tough selection decisions during a disastrous campaign, eventually finished at the bottom of the points table for the first time in their history.
The legendary spinner is the second-highest wicket-taker for India in Test cricket but his performance was questionable this year in the IPL. Recently, he conducted a live session YouTube discussing the current season of the IPL with two other panelists. During the session, CSK fan expressed his disappointment with Ashwin's performance and the veteran spinner was quick to respond.
In the comments section, a fan wrote, “Hi dear Ashwin, with lots of love, please leave my lovely CSK family.”
Ashwin replied that he understands his performance was not up to the mark but fans need to understand that he also wants what is best for the team. He also promised bounce back expressing that he knows the parts where he needs to work on.
"One thing that I can relate to is his love for the franchise. Let's not make one mistake. When you say something, please make sure that you're doing it in your best interest. I understand what you're trying to say. I also have the same love and interest. Don't think that I'm going to let this campaign go to waste. What I have in my controllables. If you give the ball in my hand, I will bowl, if you give bat, then I will bat.” Ashwin said.
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"I have put in a lot of hard work, and there are areas which I can work on, which I know very clearly. In the powerplay, I have given away many runs. To bowl in the powerplay, I have to create more options next year. This is the best I can do. I have the best interest of the team, and I love the team way more than all of you. I was with the team in 2009 and 2010. I have played for 7 years," Ashwin continued further.
"I have qualified with CSK for the playoffs in the past. I have won the title. So, when I see a champion like this, I feel sad for the first time. I feel sad for that. That's why I'm sitting in a corner and crying. What to do next? This is my goal," he added.
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