Despite all the hype around his variations, Ravichandran Ashwin has been a massive flop for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2024. His below-par performance was hidden before the game against Gujarat Titans, as RR was winning the matches. The 2008 champions were unbeaten in four games, and nobody bothered to discuss the off-spinner’s display.

However, with Shahrukh Khan hitting him for a six and four, his poor bowling display was highlighted in the commentator’s box.

In five matches, Ashwin has taken just 1 wicket at an average of 160 and an economy of 8.42. These are worrying figures for a premier spinner like Ashwin, who has been easily played by the batters.

Padam, a commentator in the ongoing season of the IPL, spoke about Ashwin’s struggle. Navjot Singh Sidhu, sitting next to him, hit out at the tweaker. He accused Ashwin of not going for wickets and is just trying to contain the batters.

‘He is afraid of getting hit by the batters, and that’s why he doesn’t want to take wickets. Ashwin is just trying to contain the batters, which is not something you expect from your top bowler,’ Navjot Singh Sidhu said.

He conceded 40 runs from his 4 overs against the Titans and once again remained wicketless.

He played a role in Rajasthan’s defeat by 3 wickets. His leaked runs and ordinary spell allowed Gujarat to remain in the game. Chasing 197 runs, the visitors won the contest on the match’s last ball, with Rashid Khan hitting a four.

There is a possiblity of him getting dropped in the upcoming games.

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