Ravichandran Ashwin turns interviewer in Brisbane

Ravichandran Ashwin, who’s out of the Brisbane Test with an harm, turned interviewer after Day 3 witnessed some heroics from the staff’s new entrants Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar. Ashwin was additionally seen roping in T Natarajan within the video of the interview posted by BCCI.

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Decoding a gritty century stand & a fairytale entry to worldwide cricket. @ashwinravi99 in dialog with @imShard , @Sundarwashi5 & @Natarajan_91. Interview by @Moulinparikh
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Ashwin Shardul about his Vivian Richards-esque cowl drives which grew to become a ‘high-seller’ on the Indian dressing room. “I haven’t practiced those, but you know its one of the days where I was batting really well and didn’t want to miss any opportunity,” Shardul informed Ashwin.
“Three wickets with the ball, Steve Smith’s wicket to start your Test career with and fifty with the bat, Test cricket must be easy right?” Ashwin then informed Sundar.
Sundar (62) and Shardul (67) took the Australian bowlers to the cleaners and laid the inspiration of a match-changing 123-run partnership for the seventh wicket on Day 3.
Ashwin additionally requested India’s first innings heroes Thakur and Sundar about their mindset whereas stitching the partnership.
“That was great. At that point in time, I didn’t look to hit six but it was more of a reaction. I saw the ball and played that shot instinctively. So, it came out well for me. I am happy about it”, mentioned Shardul Thakur.

Sundar mentioned, “Test cricket is definitely a tough format and I am very happy and fortunate that I could start off in this fashion by God’s grace and a lot of support from the family. Very very fortunate”, he mentioned.