Former India captain Kris Srikkanth believes that when Ravichandran Ashwin was in action, it was Gayle who felt the heat rather than the Indian off-spinner, who will be once again seen in action for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the upcoming IPL 2025, starting on March 22.
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Kris Srikkanth was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times, “Chris Gayle could hit anyone for sixes and fours, but all it took for Ashwin to dismiss him was four balls. When Ashwin got the ball in his hand, Gayle's legs started shaking.”
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He added, “The man who identified him as a great T20 bowler was Dhoni. Ashwin has evolved from T20 to ODIs to Tests in an amazing manner. He is not only a good bowler but also a great batter.”
The former Indian chief selector also welcomed Ashwin back to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the upcoming IPL 2025, calling him the “prodigal son” returning home. He will sport the yellow jersey once again after being bought for INR 9.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
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Notably, Chennai Super Kings will begin their season against their biggest rivals, the Mumbai Indians, at Chepauk Stadium on March 23. Both teams are jointly the most successful teams of the tournament with five titles each to their names.
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