The Indian Premier League (IPL) is right around the corner, kicking off on March 22nd, 2024. The season opener will be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Ahead of the season opener veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has asked for a help from CSK.
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Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, recently made a surprising request on social media. Despite currently playing for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, Ashwin reached out to his former team, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
The reason? Tickets for the IPL season opener between CSK and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai are in incredibly high demand. Ashwin, wanting his children to experience the electrifying atmosphere of the IPL opener, took to social media to plead for some assistance. His tweet read, “Unreal ticket demand for the #CSKvRCB #IPL2024 opener at Chepauk. My kids want to see the opening ceremony and the game. @ChennaiIPL pls help.”
Unreal ticket demand for the #CSKvRCB #IPL2024 opener at Chepauk.
My kids want to the see opening ceremony and the game.@ChennaiIPL pls help🥳— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) March 18, 2024
This request holds a deeper meaning when considering Ashwin’s past with CSK. While currently with the Rajasthan Royals, Ashwin began his IPL career with the Chennai Super Kings back in the league’s inaugural season in 2008. Playing alongside cricketing legends like Matthew Hayden and MS Dhoni was a transformative experience for the young Ashwin, despite initially feeling like an outsider amongst such established stars.
Last week, Ashwin publicly expressed his immense gratitude towards MS Dhoni, acknowledging the former Indian skipper’s significant role in shaping him into a world-class spinner. He specifically credited Dhoni’s trust and the opportunities he provided, highlighting a particular instance where Dhoni entrusted him with the new ball against the formidable batsman Chris Gayle. This experience, Ashwin says, had a lasting impact on his entire cricketing career.
A Milestone Achieved and Looking Forward
Ashwin’s impressive journey has seen him transcend his early days at CSK. He made his Test debut for India in November 2011 against the West Indies and recently achieved the remarkable feat of playing 100 Test matches for India during the fifth Test against England in Dharamshala. This achievement is even more significant considering he’s only the second bowler after Muttiah Muralitharan to claim 500 wickets in fewer than 100 Test matches.
Ashwin’s Request: A Heartfelt Connection
Ashwin’s request for IPL tickets for his children goes beyond simply wanting them to witness a cricket match. It’s proof of the lasting impact of his time with CSK and the appreciation he holds for the franchise and its captain, MS Dhoni. It’s also a reflection of his desire to share his passion for cricket with the next generation.
With the IPL 2024 season opener just around the corner, excitement is building. And the excitement is not just amongst fans, but even amongst cricketing legends like Ashwin. Whether his request for tickets is fulfilled or not, one thing is certain – the upcoming IPL season promises to be a thrilling tournament to watch.
