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Background :

On September 17, 1986, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Ravichandran Ashwin was born. Ravichandran Ashwin resides in Chennai’s West Mambalam. At the club level of cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin’s father Ravichandran was a fast bowler. Ravichandran Ashwin attended St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School and Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan for his education. Ravichandran Ashwin also studied at the SSN College of Engineering in Chennai, earning a BTech in information technology. Because St. Bede’s had a cricket academy, Ravichandran Ashwin’s time there was extremely significant. Coaches C. K. Vijay and Chandra at St. Bede’s, where Ravichandran Ashwin converted his bowling style from medium pace to off-spin, have been credited with significantly influencing Ravichandran Ashwin’s career. On November 13, 2011, Ravichandran Ashwin wed Prithi Narayanan, a childhood friend. Akhira and Aadhya are the names of their two children. By urging people to confirm that their names were listed on the voting record, the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission employed Ravichandran Ashwin to promote electoral awareness.

Career :

Ravichandran Ashwin made his international debut in June 2010, performing well in his first ODI against Sri Lanka but being overlooked for subsequent matches. Ravichandran Ashwin showcased his skills in the home series against New Zealand, emerging as the top ticket-taker and earning praise from captain Gautam Gambhir. Despite Ravichandran Ashwin’s consistent performances, Ravichandran Ashwin faced competition from other spinners and was not included in the starting line-up for several tours, including the South African trip and the World Cup squad selection. However, Ravichandran Ashwin continued to excel in limited-overs matches, notably in the series against England in 2011. Ravichandran Ashwin’s Test debut against the West Indies was remarkable, taking a five-wicket haul and scoring a century in the same match. Ravichandran Ashwin continued to excel in Tests, particularly during England’s tour of India in 2012, where Ravichandran Ashwin became the fastest Indian to reach 50 Test wickets. Ravichandran Ashwin’s performances in Test cricket earned him accolades, including the Man of the Series award. In limited-overs matches, Ravichandran Ashwin had mixed results. Ravichandran Ashwin struggled in overseas tours, particularly in Australia and New Zealand, but performed well in the Asia Cup and ICC World Twenty20 tournaments. Ravichandran Ashwin was also part of the Indian team that won the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. Ravichandran Ashwin’s bowling skills were instrumental in India’s victories against Australia, where Ravichandran Ashwin played a significant role in the 4-0 whitewash series win. Ravichandran Ashwin achieved several milestones, including breaking Anil Kumble’s record for most wickets in a four-Test series. Despite facing ups and downs, Ravichandran Ashwin remained a key player for India, contributing with both bat and ball. Ravichandran Ashwin achieved the top spot in ICC Test Bowling Rankings in 2015 and 2016, won multiple awards from the ICC, and was named in the World Test XI on several occasions. In recent years, Ravichandran Ashwin has made sporadic appearances in white-ball cricket, including the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, where Ravichandran Ashwin made a successful comeback with impressive bowling figures. He also maintained a high ranking in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings for bowlers and all-rounders in 2021. Overall, Ravichandran Ashwin’s career has been marked by significant achievements, consistent performances in Test cricket, and notable contributions in limited-overs formats, establishing Ravichandran Ashwin as one of India’s premier spin bowlers.