Ravichandran Ashwin's Evolving Approach to a Demanding Cricket Season

At 38, Ravichandran Ashwin's preparation for a challenging cricket season emphasizes taking one match at a time. The Indian spinner has adapted his fitness routine to stay in peak condition and draws inspiration from his teammates, especially Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant. Ashwin remains dedicated to reinventing himself for each game.

At 38, Ravichandran Ashwin's preparation for an intensive cricket season has transformed. The star spinner revealed on Sunday that his focus is now on taking one match at a time instead of looking at the entire season as a whole.

India is set to play nine Tests, including a potential World Test Championship final, by June 2025. This drives Ashwin to continuously reinvent himself for each match. 'It's tough, but thinking long-term can be daunting. I prefer stacking it up one match at a time,' Ashwin stated.

Ashwin has adapted his fitness regimen to match his age, emphasizing mobility and yoga over strength training. His bond with teammate Ravindra Jadeja has been crucial, with Jadeja's support both in bowling and batting being invaluable. He also praised Rishabh Pant for his strong comeback to Test cricket.

(With inputs from agencies.)