Ravichandran Ashwin, one of the premier spinners of Delhi Capitals has taken a break from the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League. As the pandemic in the country worsens, Ashwin feels it’s high time that he stays with his family as everyone across the country try to fight this deadly virus.
The off-spinner announced his decision of leaving the IPL temporarily after their victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai. DC managed to cling onto a victory in the super over in a match where fortunes fluctuated from one team to the other.
Delhi Capitals have now finished their Chennai leg of IPL 2021 with the victory against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. They will now travel to Ahmedabad to play their next set of matches.
Taking to his Twitter handle, Ashwin wrote that he hopes to join his team in the near future if things start to go in the right direction. “I would be taking a break from this years IPL from tomorrow. My family and extended family are putting up a fight against #COVID19 and I want to support them during these tough times. I expect to return to play if things go in the right direction. Thank you @DelhiCapitals,” Ashwin wrote.
Delhi Capitals are currently occupying the 2nd spot in the points table just behind the Chennai Super Kings. They have won 4 out of their 5 matches so far and looks like one of the most dominant teams in the tournament so far. Rishabh Pant has handled his troops well and his camaraderie with Ricky Ponting is helping them get the results on the field.