Former BCCI chief N Srinivasan-TNCA rewards Ravichandran Ashwin with one Crore for completing 100 Tests and 500 wickets landmark

Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin recently hit major milestones in his international playing career. The 37-year-old completed 100 Tests for the Indian team and also broke the 500-Test wicket mark in the recently concluded Test series against England. 

In light of his recent achievements, the veteran all-rounder received a cheque of INR 1 crore from N Srinivasan for completing 100 Tests and taking 500 wickets in the longest format for India. Ashwin has been an influential player for the Indian team over the years, putting in exceptional performances for the side, Ashwin has won several accolades for the national team as well.

Speaking of Ravichandran Ashwin’s upcoming assignments, the veteran all-rounder will be gearing up to represent Rajasthan Royals in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). Ashwin was roped in by Royals in the 2022 mega auction and has been an integral part of the squad ever since then. His performances were crucial to Royals reaching the summit clash of the tournament in 2022 where they eventually lost to Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans. 

Ashwin set to revive Rajasthan Royals' fortune in IPL 2024

Furthermore, the side’s 2023 campaign was nothing to remember as well. Rajasthan Royals looked to be in good form but crashed out of the tournament after the group stages. It is worth noting that Rajasthan Royals finished in fifth place in the IPL standings and barely missed out on making it to the knockouts. With 14 points in 14 matches, Royals missed out on the knockouts on net run rate with Mumbai Indians making the playoffs.

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However, as the IPL 2024 approaches, Rajasthan Royals will hope that Ravichandran Ashwin continues his good run from red-ball cricket to the T20 format and will help his side put in a good performance in the tournament and attempt to go all the way as well. The side takes on Lucknow Super Giants in their first game of the season on March 24, at the renowned Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

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