Profile
Ashwin followed the path of spin legend Anil Kumble in giving up a flourishing engineering career to pursue his cricketing passion. His early career has seen highs in glimpses but the true litmus test for sustenance is yet to be passed by this southern spinner.
He enjoyed a brilliant 2006-07 debut season with Tamil Nadu scalping 31 wickets at an average under 20 but unfortunately missed a major part of the following season with a wrist injury. However the off-spinner showed his mettle on comeback in 2008; first with the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL and then followed it up with stellar performances for Tamil Nadu with both bat and ball.
After having made it to the ODI team for the South Africa series in early 2010, Ashwin didn't play but with his exploits in IPL 3 was afforded another chance and he responded with a quick-fire 38 on his ODI debut against Sri Lanka. He also outshone Muralitharan in the 2010 T20 Champions League.
His attacking mentality even when being hit for runs is a refreshing attitude in age of T20. This along with his big-hitting lower down the order is also a handy asset. However, breaking into the side has proved tough and Ashwin's aim will now be to grab the opportunities - few though they may be- and use them to stamp his entry into the 'big league'.
Fast Facts
- He was the Chennai Super Kings' second highest wicket-taker in the 2010 IPL.
- He was the highest wicket-taker (13) of the 2010 T20 Champions League and was adjudged 'Player of the Tournament'.
- Under his captaincy, Tamil Nadu won the 'Domestic One Day Championship' in 2009.
- From his first 29 first-class matches, he has taken 5-wicket hauls eight times and also has a 10-wicket haul twice.
Statistics
| Matches | Innings | Runs | NO | Avg. | SR | 100's | 50's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 7 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 19 | 111.76 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 14 | 7 | 38 | 2 | 7.6 | 69.09 | 0 | 0 |
| CLT20 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | - | 166.66 | 0 | 0 |
Career
Span:- ODI:
- 2010-2010
- T20:
- 2010-2010
- IPL:
- 2009-2010
- CLT20:
- 2010-2010
- ODI
- Debut:
- India Vs Sri Lanka at Harare Sports Club, Harare (Salisbury) - Jun 05, 2010
- Last played:
- India Vs New Zealand at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai (Madras) - Dec 10, 2010
- T20
- Debut:
- India Vs Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club, Harare (Salisbury) - Jun 12, 2010
- Last played:
- India Vs Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club, Harare (Salisbury) - Jun 13, 2010
- IPL
- Debut:
- Chennai Super Kings Vs Mumbai Indians - Apr 18, 2009
- Last played:
- Chennai Super Kings Vs Mumbai Indians at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai - Apr 25, 2010
- CLT20
- Debut:
- Chennai Super Kings Vs Central Stags at Kingsmead, Durban - Sep 11, 2010
- Last played:
- Chennai Super Kings Vs Warriors at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg - Sep 26, 2010
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