Legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev has been making headlines after praising the recently retired Ravichandran Ashwin, emphasizing that the off-spinner deserved a more dignified farewell. Praising both his cricketing brain and off-field character, Kapil said Ashwin was a match-winner with no parallel in modern cricket.
Throughout his career, Ashwin proved himself to be an exceptional bowler who single-handedly took charge and led the team to victory in numerous instances. According to Kapil, Ashwin was someone who demonstrated exceptional composure and maturity despite facing fluctuations and facing pressure to constantly deliver.
At an age where most cricketers tend to slow down, Ashwin continued to surprise everyone by consistently performing at the highest level. For someone who dedicated their life to cricket, a more dignified and fitting farewell might have been in order. As for Kapil, he certainly believes that there's no cricketer quite like Ashwin in modern cricket, with Ashwin's exceptional ability to read the game setting him apart.
Ashwin's cricketing career is full of interesting twists and turns, and Kapil praised the veteran spinner highly for various skills that made him stand out from other cricketers of his generation. As his cricketing days draw to a close, fans could only hope that he continues to contribute to cricket and shape future generations of Indian spinners.