NEW DELHI: In the 2011 IPL final against Royal Challengers Bangalore, MS Dhoni, the master of out of the box strategies, surprised everyone by handing the new ball to Ravichandran Ashwin. The decision proved to be pivotal as the young off-spinner made an immediate impact, dismissing the formidable Chris Gayle in just the fourth ball of the contest.
That memorable night at Chepauk Stadium marked the beginning of Ashwin's journey with Chennai Super Kings but it was only the start of his illustrious career. Over a decade later, Ashwin has embarked on a remarkable roller-coaster ride, culminating in an impressive tally of 100 Test matches and an astonishing 516 wickets in the traditional format.
