Dinesh Karthik commended Team India’s seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for his outstanding bowling performance in the recently finished five-match Test series against England.
Karthik emphasized Ashwin’s consistent excellence, highlighting his pivotal role in India’s victory in the fifth Test in Dharamsala, where he secured nine wickets across two innings.
“I’m running short of superlatives to speak about how good Ashwin has been. Just as an off-spinner, to come out there when he had Harbhajan Singh in front of him, compete with him, do what he did over a period of time, and become the lead spinner.”
“Yet again, in a series in India, Ashwin becomes the highest wicket-taker. Sometimes, I feel we just expect him to do well. It just goes unnoticed and unspoken about, but man, what a performer he is”
In his 100th Test appearance, Ravichandran Ashwin achieved an impressive five-wicket haul in England’s second innings in Dharamsala. This marked his 36th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, establishing a record as the highest number by any Indian bowler.
“He’s gone through some tough phases emotionally”- Dinesh Karthik views on Ravichandran Ashwin
Dinesh Karthik urged fans to acknowledge Ravichandran Ashwin’s contributions and give him the credit he deserves, especially as the experienced player is approaching the twilight of his career.
Emphasizing that Ashwin has faced numerous physical and mental challenges throughout his cricketing journey, the cricketer-commentator remarked:
“He didn’t start great, but still ended up as the highest wicket-taker, (he) is a phenomenal cricketer, one that we should all cherish. Those times are not going to be too long, I would think, with how his body is slowly but steadily wearing down on him, and understandably so.”
“Fast bowling is much tougher, but spin is not easy either. It takes a lot of effort. He’s been tested in every way possible, be it physical, definitely mentally, and I know he’s gone through some tough phases emotionally as well.”
Ravichandran Ashwin emerged as the top wicket-taker in the Test series between India and England, concluding with a total of 26 wickets.
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