Ravichandran Ashwin: Ashwin Opening in IPL: Cricket – The game never seems to amaze us. Set to chase a mammoth total of 198 by Punjab Kings, Sanju Samson led Rajastha Royals opted Ravichandran Ashwin to open for RR. Along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, the star Indian all rounder walked to the crease as Rajasthan Royals eye to climb the huge mountain of run chase. Ashwin opening have left fans bewildered and puzzled. Ashwin’s adventure ended shortly with him scoring a golden duck. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
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The last time Ravichandran Ashwin opened an innings in the Indian Premier League was back in 2013 for Chennai Super Kings against the Kolkata Knight Riders. In that innings the spinner managed to 11 runs from 13 deliveries. Adding another feather to his cap, Ashwin now has batted in all positions from 1 to 10.
It has come to light as to why Ashwin opened with Jaiswal in place of Jos Buttler. Apparently, the explosive English batter and the IPL 2022 Orange Cap win hurt his finger while taking a catch to dismiss Shahrukh Khan. With all that being said, Ashwin’s opening adventured ended shortly when he was dismissed for a duck after playing just 4 deliveries.
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First ball, YBJ, SIX. Ashwin on the non-strikers end too. 👀🔥
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 5, 2023
Fans were left puzzled with this strange decision and took to social media to post memes on the same – Here are some of the reactions!
Me watching Ashwin coming to open with jaiswal – #RRvPBKS #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/3YVg2SxIgi
— r/Dúck (@r_QuAcK_) April 5, 2023
Open with Ashwin when you have Paddikal and Samson!
Strange things happens in IPL!#RRvsPBKS #IPL2023— Ajitdeep (@CHAIHOLIC_) April 5, 2023
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