Ravichandran Ashwin’s emotional innings guided the Rajasthan Royals to a five-goal win over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2022 match at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Friday.
Ashwin is undefeated 40 of 23 balls, with two fours and three sixs, leading the Royals home after an initial wobble. The Royals have used Ashwin as a float this season, and the move paid off against CSK in their final game of the season.
With Rajasthan down four points for 104, Ashwin went into the middle and stabilized the chase before targeting specific pitchers. He effectively used the spin on Prashant Solanki and put the cut to good effect compared to the speed of Matheesha Pathirana, who hit the ball with an action reminiscent of the great Lasith Malinga. of Sri Lanka.
“Communication was quite clear before the tournament. I had to work on a lot of things. The team leadership was clear with my position,” Ashwin said after the game. “I know what my role is. I always believe I know the game. I’m pretty creative. I want to play my A-game. I’m happy to be in the knockout stages and very happy.”
When asked about the bust-up celebration, Ashwin said: “I just brought David Warner inside (laugh). “
Ashwin also performed his role with the ball, picking 1 to 28.
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Earlier this season, in a match against Lucknow Super Giants at Wankhede Stadium, Ashwin became the first smasher in IPL history to be sent off.
Ashwin entered 28 of 23 as he walked, allowing Riyan Parag to join Shimron Hetmyer in the middle. Hetmyer scored 59 points with 36 points when RR finished at 165 points to 6.
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Only four hitters, including Ashwin, were fired in retirement in the T20s. Shahid Afridi of Pakistan, S Tobgay of Bhutan and Sunzamul Islam of Cumilla Warriors were shortlisted.
Withdrawal is a tactical move. Once retired, a hitter cannot return, unlike a retired injury, where a hitter can return mid-court.
