R Ashwin Salty Response to Fan Praise of Rohit Sharma Padma Shri Honor
Ravichandran Ashwin, recently awarded the Padma Shri, faced an uncomfortable situation when a fan credited Rohit Sharma for his achievement, claiming the India captain gave him chances. Ashwin responded sharply, calling the fan mad. Ashwin had previously announced his retirement during the 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy and later explained that he needed a break, feeling his creativity had been lost.
India’s Ravichandran Ashwin recently received the prestigious Padma Shri award, making him the second cricketer from Tamil Nadu to be honored with this civilian distinction. However, Ashwin’s moment was somewhat overshadowed by a fan’s comment on social media, where they credited Rohit Sharma for his success.
The fan suggested that Ashwin should thank Rohit Sharma for giving him opportunities. In response, Ashwin gave a sharp retort, calling the fan “mad” (Dey paithiyam).
Dey paithiyam
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) January 26, 2025
Ashwin had announced his retirement during the 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy after being included in just one of the first three Tests. This led to speculation regarding his decision, but Ashwin later explained that he needed a break and had lost his creativity.
He emphasized that he wanted to respect the sanctity of the dressing room and avoid engaging in the toxic fan wars on social media. Ashwin’s retirement was made with no formal announcement, and he described the decision as instinctive, indicating that not all endings need to be dramatic or filled with speculation.
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