The former striker of South Africa, AB de Villiers, shared his reflections on the recent retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin of the Indian Premier League (IPL). De Villiers said that Ashwin should have stayed with Chennai Super Kings (CSK)Noting that he has never felt installed in other franchises.
Ashwin recently retired from IPL. The 38 -year -old man hinted in the future T20 leagues around the world. He fought with the ball in his last IPL season, because he only achieved seven counters in nine games, with an average of 40.42 and an economic rate higher than nine points per.
What scientist of the game – AB de Villiers on Ravichandran Ashwin
Speaking on 360 live, AB de Villliers Describes Ravichandran Ashwin as a “professor” and a “scientist” of cricket which has a profound understanding of the rules.
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“Stellar career. It must be said, what a wonderful player. What scientist of the game. A doctor, a game teacher. He always brought him back to the limits of the rules book. Generally things, even if he was disapproved a little.
Ravichandran Ashwin should have always stayed in CSK – AB de Villiers
De Villiers believes that Ravichandran Ashwin should have stayed with the Chennai Super Kings. The former striker added that team retention decisions are complex, and he will always remember Ashwin as a yellow jersey guy.
“Incredible competence. A great player and an icon in India. He won so many games for Team India and CSK over the years. He has played for other teams but never felt installed in these teams. In my opinion, he should have always stayed in CSK. Obviously, it was not to him, because many things go in this retention, added the RCB Selection.
Ashwin represented Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, Rising Pune Supergiant and Punjab Kings during his career IPL. His most notable achievements, however, came with Chennai Super Kings, where he started his IPL trip and played a key role in their consecutive victories in title in 2010 and 2011.
Very underestimated with the bat in hand-AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers said that Ravichandran Ashwin was not only good with his bowling alley but also underestimated with the bat. He said Ashwin had the ability to intensify and show resilience in difficult situations for Team India.
“Very underestimated with the bat in hand. He is not talking enough about how he showed a lot of character with the bat in hand. Generally, with Team India in difficulty, he would have somehow passed,” said Villiers.
Ashwin played 221 IPL games, picking 187 counters with his best bowlingal figures being 4 for 34. He spent his first years at Chennai Super Kings before spending through several franchises during nine seasons. Before the IPL 2025 season, CSK returned it for 9.75 sterling books.
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