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‘Uncle aapka dimaag spin hogaya kya?’ – Fans react as L Sivaramakrishnan reveals details of call from R Ashwin amidst viral trolling tweets
Former Indian cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan sparked controversy with a series of posts on social media platform X. The ex-leg spinner Sivaramakrishnan attempted to provide Ashwin with technical advice on his bowling action, which led to a heated debate on social media. Users commented on the former cricketer’s posts and urged him to point out Ashwin’s weaknesses.
Additionally, Sivaramakrishnan claimed that Ashwin’s success was a result of the spin-friendly conditions in India, which were adjusted to suit his style of bowling. He further asserted that anyone could take wickets on such manipulated pitches and criticized Ashwin for being a liability as a fielder and the least physically fit cricketer. Sivaramakrishnan has since confirmed that Ashwin contacted him via phone to discuss these issues.
Ravi Ashwin was nice enough to call me just a while ago to discuss his bowling action, he was as shocked with the venom of the trolls as I was . Also clarified that the people involved are in NO WAY connected to him. GOOD LUCK @ashwinravi99 Do us proud.
— Laxman Sivaramakrishnan (@LaxmanSivarama1) September 30, 2023
“Ravi Ashwin was nice enough to call me just a while ago to discuss his bowling action, he was as shocked with the venom of the trolls as I was. Also clarified that the people involved are in NO WAY connected to him. GOOD LUCK @ashwinravi99. Do us proud,”
I honestly wasn’t thinking I would be here: R Ashwin
Earlier, he posted a picture of R Ashwin and highlighted that there is something wrong with his bowling action. “This picture has gone viral on SM. Enlarge the image and you notice his non-bowling arm and upper body has opened up towards the offside. If you look at his lower body is closed. This leads to lack of synchronisation. Ash quickly needs to correct this to be more effective,”
The spinner from Tamil Nadu has been included in the Indian team for the upcoming ODI World Cup. Ashwin’s addition to the squad occurred as a late decision, as Axar Patel was unable to recuperate from a quadriceps muscle tear.
“Life is full of surprises and I honestly wasn’t thinking I would be here. The trust that the team management has shown and the circumstances have made sure I am here today. But enjoying the game has been my prime motive over the last few years and that is what I will be doing in this tournament”
Here’s how fans reacted:
If what you said is true, you should realize how horribly wrong it is. Fans expect a regret from you.
— ranga madanagopalan (@MRangaKdv) October 1, 2023
Ye chal kya raha koi batayega mujhe
— Naseem Akram 🇮🇳 (@naseemakram100) September 30, 2023
bhai tu pagal hai kya
— Soumya Biswal (@Soumyahere17) September 30, 2023
https://twitter.com/KeriNoVirus/status/1708164191595765919
In a country where people who hv never held a bat/ball have opinions its ok for a former player of whatever stature to have an opinion.but to call Ashwin selfish on a public platform was mindless.get rid of your venom,guess he wasn't surprised about that.
— nagesh pednekar (@nagspd) October 1, 2023
what are you even blabbering
— Vikrant (@vikrantnp99) September 30, 2023
Same way you could also have called and told him in person.. just a suggestion
— butter rabbit flea buddies (@FPL_Omar) September 30, 2023
Not expected from a professional cricketer like you,very nasty and third class tweet
— टुक टुक academy (@PAVANKU77378707) September 30, 2023