Rajasthan Royals Honor Spin Wizard Ashwin Ahead of IPL 2024 – WATCH

In an emotional display of reverence, Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson greeted premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin with folded hands, symbolizing the team’s deep respect for his recent milestones in the Test arena. The iconic spinner reached an awe-inspiring landmark during the Test series against England, claiming his 100th Test cap and surpassing the 500 Test wickets mark. Ashwin is only the second Indian, after the legendary Anil Kumble, to achieve the half-century of wickets in the longest format of the game.

The Royals, who pride themselves on being the inaugural champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), organized a heartwarming ceremony to celebrate Ashwin’s remarkable achievements. The franchise has reaped the benefits of Ashwin’s mastery over the last IPL season, wherein he took a significant tally of 26 wickets with an impressive economy rate of 7.51 since IPL 2022.

While the Royals prepare for the new season, they bid farewell to Adam Zampa as the Australian leg-spinner has withdrawn from his tenure with the team for the upcoming IPL 2024. This development opens up new strategies for Rajasthan Royals as they look to reshape their spin attack without one of their key overseas players.

As the cricketing tapestry continues to weave new stories, eyes will undoubtedly be on Ashwin and his Rajasthan Royals as they embark on another quest for glory in IPL 2024, armed with the expertise and guile of their celebrated spin maestro.