Ravichandran Ashwin says he did not speak to former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar for years and that the decision “changed” his life. Ashwin’s remarks come as he reflects on his post-cricket views and relationships within the sport.
In the account reported by NDTV, Ashwin’s comments are framed alongside his Test career achievements. He retired as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, taking 537 wickets in 106 matches, behind only Anil Kumble’s 619 wickets. The report presents Ashwin’s explanation for the gap in communication with Manjrekar without detailing the specific reasons for the years-long silence beyond the personal impact he describes.
Across the available sources provided here, the focus is primarily on Ashwin’s statement about not speaking to Manjrekar for an extended period, alongside his overall Test legacy and ranking in India’s wicket-taking charts. No other outlets or differing perspectives are included in the material shared, so angles beyond NDTV’s framing cannot be compared.
