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= IND vs WI: “It Wasn’t The Greatest” – Ravichandran Ashwin Speaks On The Time After Being Dropped As Punjab Kings’ Skipper =

Ravichandran Ashwin has been one of the senior names when it comes to the Indian cricketing circuit and the player has proved his worth over time with brilliant performances in both international and franchise cricket stages.

Similar to a lot of players and common people during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ravichandran Ashwin faced personal hardships as his father and wife were hospitalized while he was inside the bio-bubble during the Indian Premier League (IPL).

After not being selected for the 2019 World Cup following the challenging 2018 tour of England, Ravichandran Ashwin found himself in a low phase. The veteran added that he needed to bring himself up as a player as he felt like things were not working out for him.

Ravichandran Ashwin also touched down on his spell with the Kings XI Punjab in 2018 and 2019 as the player led the franchise but could not achieve a lot of success before being released by the franchise before the upcoming edition.

“I don’t know. I mean, looking back at it I don’t know if that had an impact, but generally, I was not in a great state physically and mentally. After the 2018 England tour, I didn’t play in the 2019 World Cup, I was not even in contention. I was not in a good state. So when I came out of it, I told myself not, it’s not worth it,”

I Wanted To Be A Three-Format Player: Ravichandran Ashwin
Acknowledging the challenges he faced during this period of growth, Ravichandran Ashwin emphasized the necessity of going through that journey to truly understand himself. He realized that his intensity as a cricketer may not align with the experiences of others, highlighting the importance of individual journeys.

“At one point in time, I wanted to be a three-format player. I always believed I had great leadership qualities in me. And always believed that I could be a good leader because it’s not about leading on the field. It’s leading men. However, when that journey (leading Kings XI Punjab) came to an end, I figured I needed to work on my intra-personal skills,”

“It wasn’t the greatest, but I had to go through that journey to understand it. Because, how intense I am as a cricketer is not necessarily somebody else’s journey,”

As the cricketing world continues to recognize Ravichandran Ashwin’s skills and contributions, his candid revelations about his personal challenges serve as an inspiration to aspiring cricketers and fans alike. Category:IPL Category:Sports