The legendary Western Indian hardcover Chris Gayle was a nightmare for bowlers around the world with his explosive styling. However, Ravicharndran Ashwin was one of the few bowlers that Chris Gayle controlled during the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Former India Captain Kris Srikkanth believes that when Ravicharndran Ashwin was in action, Gayle felt heat, not an Indian off-pinner, who would be seen again in action for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the upcoming IPL 2025, starting on March 22.
Kris Srikkanth Praise Ravicharndran Ashwin over the dominance of Chris Gayle in IPL
Ravicharndran Ashwin was consistently tortured by the Western Indian striker at IPL. Off-Pinner rejected Gayle in the tournament in the tournament, limiting him to only 53 runs of 64 balls. Although known for his huge sixties, Gayle managed to clean his ropes only three times against Ashwin over eight years and scored a low -speed 82.8 strike.
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Gayle is usually fearless against any bowler, but Ashwin’s control and variations often put it on the back leg. Recently, during a book launch event in Chennai, Srikkanth welcomed the former Indian comprehension for his ability to put one of the biggest blows of the game under pressure.
Kris Srikkanth quoted the Hindustan Times, “Chris Gayle could hit anyone on the sixties and four, but everything was supposed to throw him away four balls. When Ashwin got the ball in his hand, Gayle’s legs started to shake.”
Srikkanth praises MS Dhoni for identifying talents Ravicharndran ashwin
Srikkanth also praised the former Indian and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) MS Dhoni for recognizing the potential of Ravicharndran Ashwin early and shaped it into a top ball in all formats. From its early days in the crown of Tamil Hope to the becoming of one of the most successful Indian Spinners with over 500 test songs, Ashwin’s trip was extraordinary.
He added: “The man who identified him as a big t20 bowler was Dhoni. Ashwin evolved in an incredible way from T20 to OPS for tests. He is not just a good bowler, but also a great dough.”
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Former Indian selector selector also welcomed Ashwin back to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on the eve of the upcoming IPL 2025, calling him a “fornication son” returning home. He will re -deal with a yellow jersey after bought at 9.75 crowns at the IPL 2025 auction.
Kasi Viswanathan recalls Ashwin’s first season with CSK
On the other hand, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said: “When we first met Ashwin, he played the waters of Tamil Nada in the early 2000s (then he interfered with his first-class debut in 2006 into the Administration of the TNCA.
Significantly, Chennai Super Kings will start their season against their greatest rivals, Mumbaj Indians, at Chepauk Stadium on March 2nd. Both teams are jointly the most successful teams of the tournament with five titles each to their names.
