‘Last IPL, felt like I needed to widen my game’: Ashwin

Ahead of the TNPL final, veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and Lyca Kovai Kings captain Shahrukh Khan discussed their evolving skills. Ashwin, representing Dindigul Dragons, has focused on expanding his batting repertoire, notably using reverse sweeps, becoming his team’s third-highest run-scorer. Shahrukh credited his stint with Gujarat Titans for improving his technique against spin bowling, which has boosted his performance in the TNPL. Both players’ enhancements add intrigue to the final showdown at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.