In a recent interview, the Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin He shared his views on who he believes to be the most valuable cricketer in Team India. A stalwart of the Indian bowling attack known for his masterful spin, Ashwin has been instrumental in India’s dominance, especially in Test cricket. With 516 Test wickets to his name – second highest by an Indian bowler Anil Kumble-Ashwin’s opinion carries significant weight in the world of cricket.
Ravichandran Ashwin names the most valuable Indian cricketer
In a conversation with Vimal Kumar on his YouTube channel, Ashwin spoke about the evolving dynamics of Indian cricket, especially the rise of the new generation of bowlers.
Ashwin said that while India has long been known as a batting-dominated nation, Ashwin was keen to recognize the importance of bowlers in today’s game. Without naming the player directly, Ashwin expressed his admiration for one of his teammates and hailed him as a generational talent.
“India has always been a batsman-dominated country and it will never change, but I am very happy and excited that we have celebrated Jasprit Bumrah. Jasprit Bumrah is a once in a generation bowler. We should celebrate it more” Ashwin said.
The right-arm bowler also celebrated at a recent event, highlighting the deep respect Chennai has for bowlers. jasprit bumrah was the chief guest, he received the ‘Rajni treatment’, a level of admiration usually reserved for iconic figures like actor Rajinikanth. Ashwin emphasized that Bumrah should be celebrated as a champion.
“We the people of Chennai appreciate the bowlers very much. He came to an event here as a chief guest 4-5 days ago. We gave it the Rajni treatment. We treat the bowlers very well. He should be treated like a champion.” Ashwin added.
Ashwin, when asked directly about the most valuable Indian cricketer, avoided naming the player publicly, but his admiration for a teammate was unmistakable.
“I don’t want to name names but Jasprit Bumrah is the most valuable Indian cricketer right now” concluded the off-spinner.
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Upcoming series against Bangladesh
As Team India prepares for their highly anticipated series against Bangladesh from September 19, 2024, the spotlight will undoubtedly be on India’s two premier bowlers – Ashwin and Bumrah. Both the veterans have been named in the Test squad and are expected to play an important role in leading India to success.
The tour consists of two Test matches followed by three T20 InternationalsIt offers India a platform to refine their strategies ahead of bigger tournaments. While the shorter T20 format allows young players to showcase their skills, the Test series will be an opportunity for Ashwin and Bumrah to further cement their legacy in Indian cricket.
