Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni knew very well what he had to say so that the players could present their best performance to the world. Let us tell you, Ravichandran Ashwin started his IPL career with Chennai Super Kings under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Ravichandran Ashwin has always been considered a very smart bowler. His performance has been very good not only in IPL but also in international cricket. Recently, he revealed how Mahendra Singh Dhoni has constantly given him the same advice in the last 15 years, which has helped him a lot.

Ravichandran Ashwin told Revsportz about Mahendra Singh Dhoni, ‘I met him in Dubai after the Delhi vs Chennai match and I asked him how did you find me? He said that you have always been like that and this has been your strength. You have always been funky. You kept working on your variations. I was like you told me the same thing 15 years ago too.

He told me again that I know what you are thinking but this is your strength. You keep being funky like this and keep showing yourself.’

Mahendra Singh Dhoni knows very well how to bring out the best in players: Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin revealed about his 2010 IPL season debut, ‘I remember him saying that I want this player back. He gave me the new ball and I got Adam Gilchrist out in the powerplay in Chennai. He consistently gave me the same role and I followed him for many years. He used to use me in the powerplay and I have done the same while playing for India. He knew very well how to bring out the best performance from the players.’

Ravichandran Ashwin is currently participating in the Tamil Nadu Premier League. This excellent player has also left his mark in international cricket.