Over the years, Ravichandran Ashwin has developed himself into an all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off-break. His consistency and exemplary performance in T20 formats earned him a national call-up in early 2010. He has over 500 Test wickets from 100 matches and leads the five-wicket haul tally for his country. Ashwin is known for his famous carrom ball, which he picked up from the streets of Chennai. R Ashwin's intelligent variations and the unique ability to deceive batters makes him an asset to have in any team, irrespective of the format. Which is why, when Rajasthan Royals bought Ravichandran Ashwin at the IPL 2022 mega auction, many felt it was a masterstroke. A seasoned off-spinner on the international as well as the IPL level, Ashwin didn't just bring his off-spin prowess to the Royals, but also his openness to experimentation and the willingness to go the extra mile. While he did have a decent outing with the ball, it was his batting that left a mark this season. A maiden fifty and helpful cameos at promoted batting slots, and the first-ever "retired-out" in the history of the IPL - Ashwin was everywhere.
