PROFESSOR ASHWIN
The game deserves to be understood. Not just played, but analyzed, discussed, and shared.
MASTER CLASSES
The Art of Variation
- ✓Never bowl the same ball twice in a row
- ✓Variation is not just about different deliveries, but different speeds, trajectories, and angles
- ✓The best variation is the one batsmen don't see coming
- ✓Master one delivery before adding another to your arsenal
Reading Batsmen
- ✓Watch their feet, not their bat
- ✓Every batsman telegraphs their intentions
- ✓Study them in the nets, not just in the middle
- ✓The best time to dismiss a batsman is when they think they've figured you out
The Mental Game
- ✓Cricket is 90% mental, 10% skill
- ✓Confidence is your greatest weapon
- ✓Never let a batsman settle
- ✓The battle is won in the mind before the ball is bowled
THE WISDOM
On Spin Bowling
"Spin bowling is not about turning the ball. It's about turning the batsman's mind."
On Reading Batsmen
"Every batsman has a pattern. My job is to find it before they realize they have one."
On Innovation
"The carrom ball wasn't invented in a day. It was years of asking "what if?""
On Leadership
"Captaincy is chess. You need to think three moves ahead while playing the current one."
On Modern Cricket
"Modern cricket rewards the thinking cricketer. The game has evolved beyond just talent."
On Strategy
"I don't compete with batsmen. I compete with their expectations of what I'll do next."
EDUCATING THE WORLD
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YouTube
Deep analysis of cricket tactics, bowling techniques, and match situations
Millions of views, educating the next generation
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Podcast
Unfiltered conversations about cricket, strategy, and the game's evolution
Bringing insider perspective to fans
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Written Articles
Articulate pieces on cricket philosophy, tactics, and personal experiences
Intellectual contribution to cricket literature
THE ETERNAL STUDENT
Even at the peak of his powers, Ravichandran Ashwin never stopped learning. He studied videos, read books, had conversations with legends, and constantly questioned his own methods. The day you stop learning is the day you stop being a cricketer.
"I'm still learning. That's what keeps me going."