Ashwin Takes a Swing at 'Superstar Culture' in Indian Cricket

Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has criticized the 'superstar culture' in Indian cricket, urging for its normalization. Ashwin emphasized that cricketers should not be treated as actors or superstars, but as sportspersons relatable to common people. He used examples of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, stating that their achievements should be considered "business as usual". Ashwin's comments come after his recent retirement from international cricket, which he announced during India's tour of Australia in late 2024. The 38-year-old spinner finished his career with impressive statistics across all formats of the game.
Source: Times of India