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Ashwin was felicitated by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) on Saturday for playing in 100 Tests and reaching 500 wickets.
Speaking on the occasion, Krishnamachari Srikkanth said, “If Ashwin has played 100 Tests and taken 500 wickets, one man responsible for that is sitting here as the chief guest - N Srinivasan.
“It is a fantastic achievement for Ashwin. His self-belief is one of the prime reasons for his success. Well done Ashwin. Congratulations."
"Ashwin has had as many challenges thrown at him. He hasn’t allowed a single one of them to check his progress. He’s been an exceptional match-winner for the country for more than a decade, and the consistency that he has shown is a great hallmark.
“That calls for utter and complete dedication to the cause," said Kumble during a function organised by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association to felicitate Ashwin for completing 100 Tests and 500 wickets
Kumble said Ashwin has been able to tackle the huge amount of expectations placed on him by the ever-demanding Indian fans.
“In India, once you have raised the bar to a certain level, it isn’t easy to keep performing. The expectations in every game are unrealistically high. Anything less than five wickets is considered a failure. Although unfair to the player concerned, Ashwin has managed that really well," Kumble said.
But those numbers are the result of Ashwin’s bloody-minded work on and off the field, reckoned Kumble
"His numbers have been outstanding. There is no fun in stacking up the wickets if it doesn’t help the team win. He has an overwhelming correlation with his and India’s success. He’s seldom been satisfied with being very good or even excellent. Each day, he wants to be better than the previous one. That’s the sign of a great learner," he said.
Kumble also praised Ashwin for his in-depth knowledge of the sport, especially of the opponent’s game
While we worked together for a year when I was the Indian coach, his thorough preparation and in-depth understanding of the players he was up against was a revelation.
You could see how he set them up, what speeds he bowled at them and from what angles he delivered the ball,"
“Besides his bowling, he adds a lot of value with his batting and his input on the field. In white-ball cricket, he has never shied away from experimenting and has even bowled leg-spin. It’s not surprising given how much belief he has in himself, and I’m sure it will continue for long," he detailed.
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