New Delhi: Ravichandran Ashwin has been an idol for young kids across all walks of life. The legendary cricketer who retired from international cricket on December 18, Wednesday, is known for his guile on the field and kind nature off it.
Ashwin bid adieu from all formats of the game following the third Test between Australia and India at the Gabba, Brisbane which ended in a draw. Ashwin’s sudden announcement sent shockwaves across the cricketing world as the legendary spinner didn’t drop any hint about his future.
Ashwin goes out of his way to help young spinner
Ashwin, who has set several records and achieved a plethora of milestones in his career, is known for helping budding cricketers. In one such instance, he went out of his way to help young Vidarbha spinner Harsh Dubey in 2021.
The iconic cricketer not only gave the youngster some useful insights into the game but also helped him bag a contract from a sports manufacturing giant SG.
Speaking to Hitavada, Dubey revealed how Ashwin’s support made the impossible possible.
“It was because of him I still have an SG contract. He had helped me in getting one in 2021 when I was playing club cricket in Chennai,” Dubey said.
Dubey, who was without a contract in 2021, recalled that Ashwin had called one of his acquaintances to get him the deal.
Dubey opens up on his meeting with Ashwin
The youngster also opened up on his meeting with the iconic spinner during his playing days in Chennai. Dubey revealed that Ashwin gave several useful advice to him which have helped him immensely. Dubey talked about Ashwin’s wealth of knowledge, praised him for his passion for the game and said that he has great observatory skills. Dubey said that talking with Ashwin during his stint in Chennai has helped him grow as a cricketer and proves helpful even now.
Ravichandran Ashwin, who is known for his knowledge in cricket, has helped several youngsters on and off the field over the years. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
