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Ravichandran Ashwin, who represented Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, responded to a five-champion side’s supporter who asked him to leave the Yellow Army. This year, Ashwin made a comeback in CSK after 10 years and expectations were high from him in the competition. However, he couldn’t justify his role in the team with his underwhelming performance. In CSK's worst IPL season, his contribution was only seven wickets in nine matches, at an expensive economy of 9.12. Chennai spent INR 9.75 crore to reserve the spinner’s services for the tournament.
While conducting his show on YouTube, Ashwin spotted the remark from the Chennai fan. “Hi dear Ashwin, with lots of love, please leave my lovely CSK family,” wrote the supporter. The veteran refused to ignore the comment and recommended the fan to understand that he was trying to deliver his best while serving Chennai. Ashwin also promised that he will make a strong comeback next season.
"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. 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," said Ashwin on his YouTube channel replying to fan's comment.
Ravichandran Ashwin displays his love for CSK
R Ashwin asserted that he loves CSK more than any fan does. He also said that he never felt so disappointed like this in his massive IPL career. "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. 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," said the 38-year-old.
Ashwin hung his boots from international cricket in December 2024. He will next be seen playing for the defending champions Dindigul Dragons in the 2025 Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) set to be played from June 5 to July 6.
