In an era dominated by high-scoring matches on flat wickets, Ravichandran Ashwin found joy in the challenging, slow-turning pitches during the SL-IND ODI series. The off-spinner relished the opportunity to showcase his skills on surfaces that demanded patience and precision.
A Spin-Friendly Surprise
Although India lost the series, their batters struggling against Sri Lanka’s spin attack, Ravichandran Ashwin found solace in the sluggish nature of the pitches. He expressed his satisfaction through a tweet during the third ODI, where Sri Lanka posted their highest total of the series, 248/7.
Ashwin’s tweet highlighted his appreciation for the unpredictability of the Sri Lankan pitches, which tested the endurance of the batters. He playfully noted that the modern generation, used to fast-paced cricket and high scores, might find such conditions tedious but challenging.
A Series-Defining Collapse
Not long after Ashwin’s tweet, India suffered a dramatic collapse, falling to Sri Lanka by 110 runs in the final game. This victory marked Sri Lanka’s first bilateral series win against India in 27 years, adding historical significance to the challenging series.
Ashwin’s Personal Triumph
Amidst all the mayhem and high scoring games in white ball cricket, this slow burn in SL is a relief.
It’s a great watch if you love the ebbs and flows of the game but it can test your patience if you are from the Slam bang cricket gen.😂 #INDvSL
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 7, 2024
On a personal note, Ashwin has been thriving. He recently led the Dindigul Dragons to their first title in the Tamil Nadu Premier League. His all-round performance was outstanding, scoring 252 runs in nine innings with a strike rate of 151.80 and taking nine wickets in 10 innings with a miserly economy rate of 6.92.
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