Ravichandran Ashwin Shares Hilarious Story About Yuzvendra Chahal's Batting Aspirations
Yuzvendra Chahal Told Ravichandran Ashwin He Scored A Ton In U-19 And Should Be Sent To Bat. This Was Spin Great's Reaction
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Ravichandran Ashwin, former Indian cricketer, shared a humorous story about Yuzvendra Chahal's desire to bat despite being primarily a bowler. During their time together at Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, Chahal frequently requested to open the innings, claiming he had scored a century in Under-19 cricket.
- 01Ravichandran Ashwin recounted Yuzvendra Chahal's amusing claims about his batting skills.
- 02Chahal often requested to open the batting for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
- 03Ashwin humorously questioned Chahal's ability to hit boundaries against fast bowlers.
- 04Chahal's highest score in professional cricket is 48, despite being a leading wicket-taker.
- 05The anecdote highlights the camaraderie and humor shared between the two players.
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During a recent episode of JioHotstar's Champions Waali Commentary, Ravichandran Ashwin shared a funny story about his former teammate Yuzvendra Chahal, who claimed to have scored a century during his Under-19 cricket days. Chahal, a renowned spinner, often asked to open the innings while playing for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2022 to 2024. Ashwin humorously questioned Chahal's ability to clear the boundary, noting that he had never scored even 1,000 runs in professional cricket, with his highest score being 48 in first-class matches. Despite his batting aspirations, Chahal is known for his bowling prowess, holding the record for the highest number of wickets in IPL history at 228 wickets in 183 matches. The light-hearted exchange reflects the camaraderie between the two players, showcasing the blend of humor and competitiveness in cricket.
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