Ravichandran Ashwin reveals his career’s tumultuous period | Cricket News – Times of India
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NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin, the esteemed off-spinner, etched his name in the annals of the sport on Friday, becoming just the second Indian bowler after Anil Kumble to secure 500 Test wickets. This significant feat unfolded during the ongoing third Test against England, marking a historic milestone in Ashwin's illustrious career.The desire to excel and evolve has remained very intrinsic to Ashwin's core existence but between 2018 and 19, the ace spinner felt that it was all over for him.Ashwin's ascent to the coveted 500-wicket club is underscored by a deeply personal narrative of struggle and resilience. Recalling a period of adversity between 2018 and 2019, Ashwin revealed feeling ensnared in a "dark tunnel," battling injuries and a crisis of confidence that cast doubt on hi...