Ravichandran Ashwin Recalls Heartbreaking Scenes After India’s Defeat in Cricket World Cup 2023 Final
Ashwin Recalls Emotional Moments After India’s World Cup Defeat
Indian cricket team’s spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recently shared poignant details of the aftermath of India’s defeat in the Cricket World Cup 2023 final against Australia. Despite being unbeaten in the competition leading up to the summit clash, India fell short in the final as Australia outplayed them with stellar performances from Travis Head and their bowlers, securing a record-extending sixth World Cup title. Ashwin revealed that both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were left in tears after the heartbreaking defeat.
During a recent interaction, Ashwin expressed his sentiments stating, “Yes, we felt the pain. Rohit and Virat were crying. Seeing that was truly disheartening. Anyways, it just wasn’t meant to be. This team was experienced and professional. Everybody knew their routines and warm-ups. I think the team created a vibe, with space provided by captains Kohli and Rohit, for everyone to stay focused and dedicated.”
Rohit Sharma’s Remarkable Leadership in the World Cup 2023
Despite India finishing as runners-up in the Cricket World Cup 2023, Rohit Sharma garnered widespread acclaim for his explosive batting at the top of the order and his captaincy. Ashwin lauded Rohit for his efforts, emphasizing his personal understanding of every team member and his commitment to fostering strong interpersonal connections within the team.
“If you look at Indian cricket, everybody will tell you MS Dhoni is one of the best captains. Rohit Sharma is an outstanding person. He understands every single person in the team. He knows what each one of us likes and dislikes. He has a great understanding and puts in the effort to know each member personally,” Ashwin explained.
Insightful Observation on IPL Teams’ Player Release Philosophy
Shifting focus to the Indian Premier League (IPL), Ashwin made an intriguing observation about the contrasting player release strategies of two of the most successful teams in IPL history, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.
Ashwin noted, “Trading or releasing players is not a well-known practice in the IPL. If you look at these IPL teams, especially Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, they have never given players, only taken players. And they have both achieved five titles each. Their franchise has been built on this solid platform.”
Mumbai Indians Offer to Trade David Miller
Ashwin also shared insight into a specific trade deal involving David Miller during his time as captain of Punjab Kings from 2018 to 2019. He revealed Mumbai Indians’ strong interest in trading for Miller, but the deal fell through due to the differing perspectives on the trade-off, highlighting the contrasting approaches to team-building and trades within the IPL.
“When I was Punjab captain, Mumbai Indians showed heavy interest in trading David Miller. They were willing to offer significant financial compensation, but I insisted on a player trade-off as an integral team requirement, which they did not agree to,” Ashwin shared, spoken in Tamil.
In conclusion, Ashwin’s reflections shed light on the emotional impact of India’s World Cup defeat and the dynamics within the team alongside his insightful observations on the IPL and team-building strategies.