R Ashwin: the 5D chess master of modern cricket
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Written by Shayan Khan and Jarrod Kimber
Ravichandran Ashwin is now part of 'The 500 Club', getting rid of Zak Crawley in Rajkot to pick up his 500th Test wicket. In this video, we analyze the cricketer that he is, and how impressive his achievement is in the larger scheme of things.
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1:14 what a quote!!
"Ashwin eats the souls of left handers. He ends their bloodline." 🔥
Equally flat against right handers
@@mrigankasekharsaha4426 not if Steve Smith is there
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Tom Hartley....who bats at no. 8....hits him for a 6 everytime. Ohh and he has more wickets at a better average than ashwin in this series.
@@dab6923 Lol he eats him in brunch bring him head that's the real competition(We haven't seen one yet)
Ash is beyond a cricketer. He is a strategist, a researcher, a data bank, cricket, historian, a teacher, a life coach, a manager, a business consultant, youtuber....
Johny Sins of Cricket
Man has 7 job offers ready even before retiring.
The proper analytical video without any masala bullshit.
This is the epitome of incisive sports video.
Jarrod;you are an inspiration.
In the Southampton test in which he was was outbowled by Moeen Ali, Ashwin was playing with an abductor tear. In an interview with Cricbuzz Ashwin revealed that he entered the match with 70% fitness and was fighting tears while bowling and wore sunglasses on the field to hide them. Harsha said that when Swann saw Ashwin his first couple of overs, he said immediately said on comms "Why is he playing? He's not fit." (Source: 21:30 of "Cricbuzz In Conversation ft. R Ashwin: The Unconventional Leader" on UA-cam)
It's a real shame that his performance in the Southampton test is so harshly held against him because in that 1st test of that series in Edgabaston, Ashwin was India's leading wicket taker with match figures of 7-121 in a narrow 31 run loss with twin dismissals of Alastair Cook off beautiful deliveries and even though he only picked one more wicket in the next couple of tests, his figures for the series were 8-236 @ an average of 29.5 before the Southampton Test.
It is selfish for a frontline spinner to bowl at 70% fitness. Remember bowling takes a toll on your body compared to your batting. I still remember Virat bowed out of the second test in South Africa in 2021-22 with a stiff back/back spasms when we had the chance to win the series in SA for the first time in history. A great bowler though who has taken a long time to become the cricketer he is today. His batting and sometimes bowling is not upto the mark in limited overs. In tests, he only plays(bats) decent in Asian conditions and WI. In SENA, he is okay. This is not the max batting potential he was touted to have. In addition, his fielding is atrocious for an international cricketer. In my opinion, he has been overrated a tiny bit. Nathan Lyon on the other hand may not possess the skills of Ash, but I would rather have him in my squad compared to Ash, just by a tiny margin though.
It’s not selfish, that’s the chance a tamilnadu player gets. I mean look at his career, he was not played when he was fit and fine and when he could have definitely won matches. Is that also not selfish of others? Some players are backed to the hilt, which explains why international spinners are now praised by Indians and otherwise, problem lies elsewhere.
A successful UA-camr seamlessly entered the world of test cricket, setting a notable example. I hope he can reach beyond 650 wickets, but it'll be tough since he's already 37. Maybe he'll take a page from Anderson's book and keep playing into his 70s.
I think he said that he doesn't wanna break the kumbles 619 wickets record.
To be like Anderson, he needs to be extremely fit and Ashwin is not someone who was known for fitness even when he was young so it's very unlikely that he can play when he's 40.
@@RR_theproahole Ashwin is not a fit player and he is playing at age 37.. what a contradiction from reality.. he was always fit to play as bowler or batsman but not fielding fitness as he belong to previous generation of fielding... when he attempts to do it like Jadeja or Kholi he will get injured as his body is not conditioned like that from young age
Ashwin it seems follows a strict dietary regimen with a personal chef following him wherever he goes too play but there is no magic to beat aging. I will give him a max 2 more years and he will likely call it quits by end of 2025.
@@4vjresideshere fitter than you bruh
Anna is the Batman of Indian test team. Always preparing, always thinking few steps ahead. Anna supremacy💯.
Ok tell me people ANNA means Older brother. Not many knows. They think you are talking about woman name
Kumble bowling without DRS should be considered. He would have benefitted a lot if he had DRS because of how straight he used to bowl.
Just because of DRS, Kumble would have picked 100 more wickets. Because everybody knew he was the master of LBW
It could have gone both ways.
Not really. Pre-DRS, benefit of doubt, particularly if batsman was on front foot, was always advantage to the batsman. A big lunge forward and acting to play the ball by having the bat close to the pad was considered a smart trick to avoid getting LBW. @@drv1841
@@drv1841True, I don't why people always romanticize the past. Kumble very well could have gotten a 100 less wickets.
So instead of what ifs and buts we should rather stick to what actually is.
@@thewolverine7516 not really. This is not an instance of me glorifying the past. It's just a technical thing I pointed out. Bowlers who bowl straighter lines get a lot of wickets now after the introduction of DRS. In the old days, batters could easily run down the track and get their pad in the way. Batters had to change their technique due to DRS. Just look at the adjustments Kevin Pietersen had to make. To be honest, I think Ashwin is in the same league as Kumble. I didn't really say, Kumble is way better than Ashwin, did I?
Ashwin and Jadeja are generational talents. Always had a lot of respect for Ashwin, even when he's demolished many England batting line ups. He will go down as an all time great.
Congrats on the 500.
Jadeja is a better all round package with his batting and fielding but you simply can't compare the two as bowlers. Jadeja needs assistance from the pitch to be effective and has been a support spinner his entire career He is not capable of leading a bowling attack like Ashwin and simply doesn't have his skill and technical nous.
@@areebsiddiqui758Yeah Jadeja is more likely a batting all-rounder who has great prowess in batting, he is effective as bowler in extreme spinner friendly pitches of India.
@@Dignified245because in non spin-friendly pitches he has to share his quota of wickets with a deadly pace unit consisting of the likes of Bumrah, Shami, Ishant Sharma, Bhubaneswar Kumar.. by the time spinners are introduced, most of the damage is already done by the pacers.
@@Dignified245 Because spinners don't bowl much in SENA countries and are mostly used as rotation options to give the pacers some rest and occasionally when the pitch turns a bit in the fourth innings. Ashwin isn't Lyon but he's still decent overseas.
Lol not Jadeja as a bowler.
One of the best breakdowns I've seen. I'm a UA-cam infotainment veteran of now close to 20 years watching pithy intelligent analysis, and I kept waiting for you to say "That's where our story ends". But you kept digging, and digging, and digging. Top tier stuff, best of luck in the new medium
Terrific analysis as usual! Ash is basically the 'Batman' of this Indian cricket team. Always thinking, always two steps ahead. Very difficult to compete with him!
Ashwin is underrated, not as a spinner (everyone knows what he's capable of), but as a tactician. The only test captain that understood his true mettle was Rahane, at the BG Trophy in Australia. I sincerely hope he becomes our coach or analyst post retirement.
No legend of the game has been disrespected more than Ashwin. India's lack of ICC trophies along with the treatment they have given Ashwin over the years is not merely coincidental.
What do you mean? Ashwin is one of the few current players who does have a trophy
@@anweshchatterjee7595People don't appreciate him as much as Kohli,Bumrah,Rohit. So I can argue he is underrated, not sure how that is disrespect tho
@@pratikashranjande7833 personally, i think he should've been given more games in the world cup. the only reason they played him in chepauk was because he had home advantage. he absolutely schools australia, especially the left handers. he would've been a lot more beneficial in batting compared to surya, and of course would've probably gotten most left handers out. even he wasn't able to take a wicket he would've read the batsmen and given us a chance to win the wc.
@@mysticall680 Yeah, something I have noticed about Rohit's captaincy is while he may be attacking with batting and bowling, he plays it really safe when it comes to team changes or taking instant decisions when plan A fails...
@@pratikashranjande7833 yeahh, he often has a set plan in mind but looks really lost if that one plan doesn't work.
Why is Ashwin the goat, not only because of his consistency. I think it's also because of how he improved as a cricketer from a bowler who doesn't want to be a spinner to India's best spin bowler of this era. He is an important cog in the wheel for India's dominance in the test for the past decade.
What analysis man! Thank you for doing this! Sometimes, in India, Ash doesn’t get the legendary status he deserves, but internationally he is respected more!
Nice objective analysis. Kimber is comprehensive as ever. Never has a bowler been subject to so much undue criticism as Ashwin. If batters can have lopsided stats for home & away & yet be considered greats, if batters who piled on runs during a time when pitches were flat across the world can be called legends & GOATs, if bowlers, considered 'all time greats' are not actually great outside of favourable conditions despite being part of away teams, I guess R Ashwin (who's mostly been overlooked in away matches due to a better overall package) earns his due to be among the pantheon of the best bowlers ever, purely on account of how much he has contributed to the strategy & tactics of spin bowling.
Aswin holds the record for the most player of the tournament awards which should indicate he is the greatest match winner for india.
“Can get runouts without bowling a bowl “
Came to here satisfy the inner fan of ashwin in me, leaving with stunned mind seeing Kumble's brilliance.
Entire Cricket Fraternity salutes you for this God level Analysis...
These AI images are terrifying at best and haunting at the worst!
Ashwin sees cricket in code. Well put.
ashwin 100 in chennai minefield against england when everyone else struggled to reach double digits...is one the greatest knocks in history and most underrated....
Beautiful storytelling with data :). If you can swing it, it would be great to do a podcast with Ash!
Love the thumbnail Jarrod
Kumble used leg cutters along with leg spin. He was a strange combination of leg spin cum medium pace. He also came up with the equivalent of the off spinners arm ball by bowling the one that didn’t turn. I don’t know any leggie who manged that . The closest thing to it is probably the top spinner of warne but that was less deadly in comparison. One of the all time greats without a doubt. Very effective on almost all pitches across the world . And that’s very rare for a spinner.
Love the quality of the analysis, presentation of the stats and the storytelling. Top stuff and really enjoyable content.
the way you've decoded data, absolutely brilliant
Fantastic Jarrod -great analysis
Lol...everyone who is saying Ash got so much wickets due to the bunsen burners,I have something to ask u. Jadeja and other spinners are also bowling on same pitches....that means they also have same chances as Ashwin to take wickets, even after that Ashwin has so many wickets. So don't cry and appreciate him more
From the title I thought I will finally get insight into what does Ashwin actually do that’s so smart and clever
But it turned out to be a video of whether or not he is great and comparisons, which ig does boosts arguments and engagement
This is legendary analysis and presentation ! Thanks Jarod
"Our Ashwin", "Sir Jadeja" giving respect them. 🔥🔥🙏
“he sees cricket in codes” 😂😂
My favourite cricketer.
You missed the Sachin-the bowler factor in Kumble's stats
Loved the assessment/reportage
I stopped watching T20is after the 2021 wc and ODIs after 2023 wc. I just watch test matches now in the hope that this guy will lift WTC trophy one day...😅
Superb analysis well done Jarrod👏👏
you spoke my soul brother..
This is my comfort video
You know he is special when he get best test cricketer of the year when kohli was in the peak.
He has the best cricketing intelligence
Thanks for the video appreciate man
Chess GM of cricket - Ashwin. Apt way to describe Ash. Love the AI generated pics.
Ashwin 🔥🔥
Hopefully he'll get past 800 👍🏻👍🏻
How does stack up against his contemporaries as an all-rounder? I always felt he was an underrated all-rounder.
There is one thing these stats don’t say ie He is not the first choice spinner to play in SENA countries. Only 25 test matches. Also he has fitness issues on away tours due to which he drop out in the middle of the tour. If he has played more in those countries his average would have been worse. In terms of victories abroad he has far less of an impact compared to Harbhajan Singh.
warner switching to right hand when ashwin bowls is funny
Don’t forget the * that will go next to his bowling stats. Leading chucking wicket taker of all time
You get a * for being a fchucking yt commenter.
He is definitely a King in Tests!! No doubt!! A true legend!
Terrific analysis of our Ashwin anna mindset
Retirement has been announced😢
❤ Analysis and a love story
The combo of a Spinner and an Engineer is just unfair for batsmen, especially when they're a single person.
Ashwin is an amazing cricketer. Starting out as a batter, he was even preferred as the opener over the very talented Rohit Sharma during the Under-15 days, I reckon. I think not many know this story.
And then comes the transition to spin bowling. While he has achieved several GOATed feats, I feel he still did not reach his maximum potential and all because of his body.
He is gifted with great cricketing abilities but he wasn't gifted with a very athletic body. Time and time again his injuries hindered him from him reaching his maximum potential.
Test series in England & Aus (2018) where he had gotten much better, he still played with injuries and couldn't improve his stats in those countries. I still, feel sad with the fact that there were so many "what-ifs" in his career.
But nevertheless, I have my utmost respect for Ashwin. For someone who wasn't gifted in a way, he absolutely rocked with whatever he did.
Ash Anna supremacy 🐐
Ashwin is one of the smartest cricketer ever seen
"and while you are grappling with the true meaning of life ..he appeals for another LBW!"
you are a Wordsworth Sir!!! :)
And your in depth analysis skills are on another level!
Reminded me of the Jaso Gillepie's analysis of Bumrahs bowling action with his degrees of release angles and everything!
Are all Australians born analysts?? or is that a bobby owing to the slow life Down under? ;)
Lovely analysis Jarrod. Hope ash sees this as well
For last 5 years Ashwin has been sidelined by Indian captains and coaches. Specially by Anil Kumble's friends!
Man the level of analysis in this video 🔥
Amazing analysis. If at all something is missing its the strenght of the Indian middle order when Kumble and Harbhajan played. They were bowling on the back of tons of runs on top of it the fast bowlers in Sena were not as lethal as in the last decade. Lesser chance/role for a spinner in SENA for a historically fast bowler starved test team like India. Kohli wanted to fully leverage his new found gadgets at the cost of some balance. During the sametime no one talks about Indias weak middle order. Count the number if times india scored over 300 or 350 to the middle order of india between 2000 and 2014. Many indian wins are on the back of bowling or lower order saving games for us.
R Ashwin may be the king of 5D cricket but the pure dreadfulness in the eyes of the AI generated image of Ashwin at 1:43 might be the king od nightmares
Can we have a all time India test Xi from your side... Your stats game is so great🎉😂
Awesome title!
And the fact he is an allrounder...he will give us a good 30+ score in almost any pitch in the world.
Greatest ever youtuber cricketer
What amazing stats and analysis 👍
Wow what an analysis 🧐 you are brilliant, yes as brilliant as Ashwin 👏
This is a great video😃
Wow!
Hey kimber … love your data insights and comparisons … amongst your list of all time spinners I saw the name of BS CHandrasekhar … I think or would request you to do a monologue on him .. A bowler who bowled fast leg spin with a polio arm and forget the batter, even chandra himself did not know what he was bowling … you shld see a clip of him against West Indians …
Spinners are not suppose to bowl in the death is just *a myth* Remember the Champions trophy 2013 where ASHWIN bowled the 20th over to win it for India!!! Even Yuzi Chahal has become a death bowler in the IPL and keeps getting wickets!
Ashwin bowled to tailenders lol.
@@Dignified245 You're talking as if a tailender has never finished the match with a six. Bowling to tailenders is often tough, cause you dont know their weak areas, and they're ready to swing on any type of ball.
BTW, too bad the Englishmen couldn't chase 120 in a 20 over game. Also, Ashwin got two of their batsmen too i think Root and Trott, they should've played sensibly in order to help their team win, but they didn't.
I want to give the credit to the thumbnail maker 👌
Well done on Venkatapati Raju :
1:40 AI messed up the fingers and eyes XD
very pragmatic assessment
Vishi gonna love this video.
I never realized kryptonite until abdul razzq pummelled some year of tiger bowler. That is when i realized we have kryptonites.
Harbhajan had modified his bowling action to comply with ICC guidelines and after that he lost his zip and bounce
Hi Jarrod, can you make an analytical video comparing Indian captains ? There's always a debate on the topic. That would be great!
I don't think you mentioned DRS. Kumble never had it.
when i see ashwins overseas performance i think Jaddu is greatest spinner india ever had
Kumble played when there was no DRS. With DRS, given Kumble's line and length, he would have been just as deadly as Ashiwin, if not more. DRS makes batting more difficult. You really have to bat differently with DRS because your margin of error is greatly reduced. Remember that before DRS there was a consensus that the benefit of the doubt goes to the batsman. 🏏
Finally a great video ❤ he should be appreciated equal to virat, rohit but in india batsman gets the hype due to social media prs
He’s my favourite bowler in modern day.
Top notch content ❤
@jarrodkimber can u make a video on Rahul Dravid his batting captaincy and his coaching to both U19 and main Indian team
Ravi Ash is the Trevor Bauer of cricket just with less ego
I really hope Ash becomes India's test coach after he retires.
His strategic brain will be a perfect fit for a coach
Can we get video on every great bowler like this? Please❤
Man, the AI generated images are lit..🔥.. Add a lot of value to the video.👍.
He has 250 Left handers wickets
And 251 Right handers wickets
Ashwin would make such a good cricket coach
i still wonder why they did not use him in world cup final
Jarrod I am sure in that Southampton test he was nursing an injury
Hey, like stocks, is there a way to bet on Jarrod Kimber having 5M subscribers in 5 years time?
Make video of this kind on Dale Steyn please 🙇🏻♂️🙇🏻♂️🙇🏻♂️🙇🏻♂️🙇🏻♂️🙇🏻♂️
the AI image of him playing chess makes him look blind
One day Ashwin will 6 balls in an over with different bowling action, run ups, action, side (over or around), etc