In a recent revelation, Indian cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin disclosed that the head coach of Team India, Rahul Dravid, engaged in a lengthy discussion with a bartender in the West Indies concerning Jonny Bairstow’s contentious stumping during the second Ashes 2023 Test.
According to Ravichandran Ashwin, while sitting on a beach, Dravid treated him to a refreshing lemon juice and then spent an entire hour conversing with the bartender and a waiter. The trio delved into various aspects of the incident, including rules, the spirit of cricket, and other pertinent factors. The passionate discussion even attracted the attention of an older man nearby, who chimed in with his declaration, affirming that Bairstow was indeed out.
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The cricketing community remains divided over Bairstow’s dismissal in the Lord’s Test against Australia. Alex Carey stumped the right-handed batsman as he ventured out of his crease after evading a short ball from Cameron Green. The decision has sparked intense debate, making it a great interest and contention topic.
Ravichandran Ashwin also recounted another intriguing incident in the West Indies before India’s forthcoming two-match Test series against the Men in Maroon; during a dinner outing with several cricketing personalities, including Dilip Vengsarkar, Rahul Dravid, and Vikram Rathore, the group passed by a restaurant where they encountered an older man. Speaking in a distinctive Caribbean accent, the man enthusiastically approached them, asking if they wanted a drink. Subsequently, he began recognizing the cricketers, becoming increasingly animated and exclaiming, “I know you! You look like someone! You look like a cricketer! You are Ashwin! You are Rahul Dravid!”
The first Test match between India and West Indies is scheduled at Windsor Park in Roseau, commencing on Wednesday, July 12. This encounter is highly anticipated, and fans are eager to witness the clash between these two formidable teams.
Ravichandran Ashwin Reflects on His Experiences Touring West Indies
During a recent interview, Ravichandran Ashwin shared his thoughts on touring the West Indies, revealing that he has been visiting the Caribbean Islands for 14 years. Interestingly, he expressed that nothing has significantly changed in the region during all those years.
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Describing his experiences, the 36-year-old spinner stated, “Our current visit to Dominica in the Caribbean Islands has been a completely unique experience. I have been coming here for the last 14 years, and in that time, I’ve observed that nothing has really transformed here. If anything, it feels like they are teaching us life in reverse gear.”
Notably, Ravichandran Ashwin has participated in four Test matches in the West Indies, exhibiting an impressive performance by claiming 17 wickets at an average of 23.17. Furthermore, he scored two Test centuries during his appearances in the Caribbean.
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