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"Just when everyone was eager to see Root play, he came up with..." Ravichandran Ashwin


image-laweljdlRavichandran Ashwin [Source: Associated Press]


Joe Root recently expressed his interest in the Indian Premier League, he stated that he believes that playing in the IPL will help him better his game and catch up to the recent form of cricket. Indian star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin commented of Root's statement, opining that among the fab four, Root is the only batter who doesn't play the franchise league. 

The former England captain has put his name forward in the 2023 mini-auction edition of the IPL. The auction is scheduled to be held at Kochi on 23rd December. 


What Ashwin said


“Actually, it’s a professional world. In the recently concluded T20 World Cup, we will take a look at the England players. Most England players have had plenty of experience playing the Big Bash League in Australia."

“We always treat our guests really well. He is absolutely willing to come and play. We should only welcome him. He is a legendary cricketer already and is a part of Fab-Four as well. Williamson, Smith and Kohli have played in the IPL. Let Root also play."

“Just when everyone was eager to see how Joe Root goes at the auctions, he came up with another statement. ‘2023 World Cup is going to take place in India. So, I wanna be with the IPL teams and understand the conditions and win the World Cup next year.’”


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