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When Will Ravichandran Ashwin Play For CSK? Star's Cheeky Reply 'Ask MS Dhoni Only'

When asked by a fan about when would he return to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team, star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said that only MS Dhoni could answer that question. Ashwin has been a part of the Rajasthan Royals team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2022. Besides being India teammates in the past, Ashwin and Dhoni have also played together a lot in IPL. Ashwin made his debut in the tournament under Dhoni's leadership in 2008, playing for CSK. The spinner played for the side till 2015. In the next season too, the Ashwin-Dhoni partnership continued, this time for the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant.

"Will Win Battle Against Me...": R Ashwin Concedes He Wouldn't Be Able To Tackle This Pakistan Star

Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the greatest active players currently. With 490 wickets in 95 Test matches, the second-highest wicket-taker among active spinners after Nathan Lyon (509 wickets). However, with India facing England in a five-match series starting later this month, Ashwin has a good chance to surpass Lyon. He needs only 10 more wickets to be the second Indian after the great Anil Kumble to take 500 or more Test wickets. He is currently enjoying a break before the Test series against England.

Makhaya Ntini's Version Of "Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein" Leaves Ravichandran Ashwin In Splits

Team India registered a historic seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the second Test in Cape Town on Thursday and ended the two-match series with 1-1 draw. Completed in just 1.5 days, it turned out to be the shortest Test match (in terms of ball bowled) in the history of cricket. Pacers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah were the main architects of India's victory as they claimed their respective six-wicket hauls. Apart from this memorable win, this match also turned out to be a delight for Chennai Super Kings fans as their two former stars reunited in Cape Town.

"Haven't Won ICC Trophies But...": Ravichandran Ashwin's Fiery Reply To Michael Vaughan's Dig

India's tour of South Africa didn't produce the sort of result the team was hoping for as Rohit Sharma's side lost the first Test by a huge margin, squandering a big opportunity to win a series in South Africa. India's poor show in the Test series opener prompted former England captain to brand the team one of the most 'underachieving' in world cricket. Vaughan's statement even made some former Indian cricketers echoe his comments but veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin isn't in agreement.

"Ravichandran Ashwin Better Than Shardul Thakur": India Great's Suggestion Ahead Of 2nd Test vs South Africa

Former India batter Krishnamachari Srikkanth has backed veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin to retain his place in the playing XI for the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town. South Africa defeated India by an innings and 32 runs at the SuperSport Park in Centurion last week. Ashwin was India's most economical bowler in the Boxing Day Test, giving away just 41 runs in 19 overs, while claiming a solitary wicket. With Ravindra Jadeja likely to return for the game at the Newlands, Srikkanth feels Ashwin is better than Shardul Thakur, who pretty expensie in the first Test.

"Didn't Happen In 1st Game...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Admission As India Make Big Changes For 2nd Test

South Africa stand-in captain Dean Elgar won the toss and opted to bat against India in the second Test in Cape Town on Wednesday. Elgar, who slammed 185 in the first Test as South Africa defeated India by an innings and 32, runs, will retire from international cricket after the match at the Newlands. The Proteas made three changes with wicketkeeper-batter Tristan Stubbs making his Test debut. Lungi Ngidi and Keshav Maharaj have also been included in the playing XI while Bavuma, Keegan Petersen and Gerald Coetzee miss out. India also made a couple of alterations from the side which was humbled by Proteas on Boxing-Day week.

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa: Ravichandran Ashwin May Miss Out As Major Changes Expected

South Africa will face India in the 2nd Test of the Freedom Trophy 2023/24 on Wednesday, January 3, at Newlands in Cape Town, South Africa. The match will start at 1:30 PM IST. South Africa and India have played one match in the series, with South Africa winning the first Test. In the first game of this series, Dean Elgar was the Man of the Match and the opening batter scored the highest fantasy points for South Africa with 243 match fantasy points while KL Rahul topped the fantasy points leaderboard for India with 164 match fantasy points.

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah Imitates Ravichandran Ashwin's Bowling Action. Internet Can't Keep Calm

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah perfectly imitated teammate Ravichandran Ashwin's bowling action at the nets ahead of the second Test match against South Africa on Tuesday. During the bowling session at the nets, Bumrah was caught bowling spin using Ashwin's action and the video of the incident has gone viral on social media. The fast bowler earned a lot of praise online from the social media users with many of them marveling over how much he was able to replicate the action.

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When Will Ravichandran Ashwin Play For CSK? Star's Cheeky Reply 'Ask MS Dhoni Only'

"Will Win Battle Against Me...": R Ashwin Concedes He Wouldn't Be Able To Tackle This Pakistan Star

Makhaya Ntini's Version Of "Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein" Leaves Ravichandran Ashwin In Splits

"Haven't Won ICC Trophies But...": Ravichandran Ashwin's Fiery Reply To Michael Vaughan's Dig

"Ravichandran Ashwin Better Than Shardul Thakur": India Great's Suggestion Ahead Of 2nd Test vs South Africa

"Didn't Happen In 1st Game...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Admission As India Make Big Changes For 2nd Test

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa: Ravichandran Ashwin May Miss Out As Major Changes Expected

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah Imitates Ravichandran Ashwin's Bowling Action. Internet Can't Keep Calm