Overview
- Ashwin, speaking on JioStar on Friday, credited the late VB Chandrasekhar with spotting him early and steering him toward a CSK contract.
- He said a six-wicket spell in a Chennai league final at Chepauk drew praise from Kris Srikkanth and Kasi Viswanathan before Chandrasekhar called with a deal.
- He recalled dismissing MS Dhoni in the Challenger Trophy, celebrating so hard it irked the captain, and believing that moment could open a CSK door.
- He described CSK’s setup as stress-free off the field, with family travel and tickets handled, and said that support helped domestic players like Murali Vijay, Subramaniam Badrinath, Shadab Jakati and Wriddhiman Saha thrive.
- He hailed 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi as a rare blend of power, skill and game sense under pressure, urging patience with his development.