‘I thought you will reach the level of Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root, and Kane Williamson’: Disappointed Ashwin to Litton Das

Scalping 6-wickets and rescuing India from an important state of affairs by his unbeaten 42-run knock, India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin recollects the Test sequence India performed in opposition to Bangladesh.

Ashwin spoke concerning the recreation plan, and technique on his Youtube channel and likewise shared the dialog he had with Bangladesh cricketers Mehidy Hasan and Litton Das.

“These two (Mehidy Hasan and Litton Das) have been casually swimming within the pool. I used to be pondering whether or not they would tease me or say one thing in Bengali. But these two are actually good guys. They stated, ‘Welcome Ash bhai! We thought you would be the nightwatchman today but why didn’t you come? But anyway you’ll come to bat tomorrow, your wicket will likely be essential.’ They simply began to sledge me. I replied, ‘congrats on the famous, historic Test win for Bangladesh guys!’.

They have been like, ‘Come on! We know you guys bat deep. So it won’t be simple for us. We will let you know one factor, it gained’t be simple to chase any goal within the fourth innings in Mirpur’. I advised Mehidy, ‘bro wait till the end of 35 overs. Once the condition of the ball changes, anything can happen’. I advised him how the situation of the ball and the character of the gradual pitch permits the batters to play on the back and front foot after 35 overs,” Ashwin stated on his YouTube channel.

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Expressing his fondness for Litton Das, the veteran spinner revealed that when he first noticed Litton play for Bangladesh, he believed he may sooner or later be in comparison with Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Joe Root, and Steve Smith.

“I advised Litton Das that I noticed him throughout his Test debut. I noticed his fashion of play and thought here’s a pathbreaker to take Bangladesh cricket ahead. I advised him ‘I have a small disappointment. I thought you will reach the level of Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root, and Kane Williamson’. He replied saying ‘Yes, I agree Ash bhai. Our cricketing culture is different. We don’t get that a lot publicity since we play solely right here. When we play on a distinct pitch, it takes time for us to adapt’.

“He told me when I was leaving that he has almost cracked how to become the pathbreaker, he has found the formula. I told him that I will be the first person to be happy for him if he does well,” Ashwin stated.