Ravichandran Ashwin, a spinner for the Indian cricket team, recently spoke about the emotional aftermath of India’s defeat in the Cricket World Cup 2023 final against Australia. Despite being undefeated throughout the competition, India was outplayed by Australia, who won their record-extending sixth World Cup title with stellar performances from Travis Head and their bowlers. Ashwin revealed that both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were in tears after the loss.
Ashwin expressed that the pain was felt by the team, and it was disheartening to witness the tears of Kohli and Sharma. He emphasized that the team was experienced and well-prepared, with everyone understanding their roles and routines. Ashwin credited the leadership of Kohli and Sharma for creating a positive atmosphere within the team.
Although India finished as runners-up in the World Cup, Rohit received praise for his explosive batting and captaincy at the top of the order. Ashwin commended Rohit for his exceptional understanding of each player in the team, taking the effort to know their preferences and dislikes.
Ashwin also made an interesting observation about the IPL teams Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, who have been the most successful in the league’s history. He noted that these teams have followed a different approach, focusing on retaining players rather than releasing them. This strategy has proven successful, as both teams have won five IPL titles each.
Ashwin shared an anecdote about a trade deal offered by Mumbai Indians to Punjab Kings when he was the captain of the latter team. Mumbai Indians expressed interest in trading David Miller, offering a substantial amount of money. However, Ashwin believed a player trade-off would be more beneficial for the team’s needs, which Mumbai Indians did not agree to.
These insights were shared by Ashwin on his YouTube channel, where he frequently discusses various aspects of cricket.
