Ravichandran Ashwin discusses how he reacted to criticism from commentator Sanjay Manjrekar after a difficult period during his first Australia tour, describing it as initially upsetting. Both outlets report that Ashwin said the feedback “stung” and that he felt angry before he began to reassess it.
In the same account, Ashwin later credits the critique with helping him improve his bowling and fitness rather than dismiss it. He says he eventually reached out to Manjrekar to thank him, later referring to the criticism as guided and even calling it a “guru.” The sources present the sequence as a personal turning point in how Ashwin handles feedback, moving from irritation to using the comments to drive improvement.
While the tone differs slightly between the outlets—one focusing on the idea of a “guru” framing—the core details align: early backlash in Australia, a pointed Manjrekar critique, Ashwin’s initial negative reaction, subsequent use of the feedback for performance changes, and later gratitude expressed directly to Manjrekar.
