When it comes to whether he is envious of Ravindra Jadeja for grabbing the spin-bowling all-rounder’s spot when India plays foreign Test matches, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been candid.
Ashwin candid about his feelings
When Ashwin was asked if he was jealous of Jadeja for getting that slot in the playing XI, Vimal Kumar asked him directly in an open YouTube conversation. In response, Ravichandran Ashwin stated: “It’s not Jadeja’s fault that I’m not playing. I don’t have the kind of jealousy where I would wish to keep him out just to play myself. The notion of jealousy is a conditioning we need to overcome.”
Ashwin went on to explain that it was incorrect for anyone to claim that someone’s non-selection was due to politics. He believed that self-improvement and honesty should be the main priorities. Ashwin praised Ravindra Jadeja’s all-around abilities in the same interview, calling him the most gifted cricketer he had ever seen. Noting, “I tend to think a lot, whereas he does not,” he emphasized the differences between their personalities. We now have a solid working connection, but understanding took some time,” Ashwin stated in a YouTube channel interview.
There’s no comparison among players: Ashwin
Ashwin emphasized how crucial it is for team members to communicate clearly. “It’s imperative to provide athletes who aren’t performing with clarity and confidence. It’s not about fault when someone gets replaced; rather, it’s about opportunity and team dynamics,” he stated. Even though he might not be able to equal Jadeja’s extraordinary fielding, he realized that the goal should be to keep getting better. “Instead of focusing on external comparisons, the emphasis should be on internal inspiration,” Ashwin continued.
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Ashwin challenged the prevailing belief in cricket that politics has a say in squad selections. “Politics is frequently blamed for selection problems instead of individual talent. Honesty and self-improvement must be your main priorities,” he stated. Ashwin praised Ravindra Jadeja’s all-around abilities in the same interview, calling him the most gifted cricketer he had ever seen.
In elaborating on his reasoning, Ashwin continued, “I’ve watched a lot of excellent cricketers, but Jadeja is the most natural of them all.” The Indian off-spinner finished by stating that ever since they acknowledged their disparate skill sets and flaws, their working relationship has greatly improved. “He doesn’t tend to think as much as I do. It took some time for us to understand each other, but today we have a solid working connection,” Ashwin said.
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