The pitches in India are doctored for Ashwin in Test matches: Laxman Sivaramakrisnan goes on a tirade against Indian spinner | Cricket News

Former Indian leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrisnan has taken a jibe at the current Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin through his X (formerly known as Twitter). Sivaramakrisnan was critical of Ashwin’s bowling and questioned his ability to pick wickets in SENA countries.
“Indian batsman are struggling against spin because the pitches in India are doctored for Ashwin in Test matches. Look at his record in SENA Countries,” Sivaramakrisnan wrote. He further called him “selfish stats player”.Most Read
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He also alleged that if Ashwin hadn’t been playing for Chennai Super Kings under MS Dhoni around 2011, who happened to be the Indian captain at that time, the off-spinner would have had to wait longer for his turn to represent the nation.

If not for CSK and MSD , he would have to wait longer as Harbhajan was bowling superbly at that time. Played for India, Left India Cement and went and joined the Rival Company Chemplast. What LOYALTY FROM THE GREAT MAN. You must build a temple for him. 1 full white ball state…
— Laxman Sivaramakrishnan (@LaxmanSivarama1) September 30, 2023
“If not for CSK and MSD, he would have to wait longer as Harbhajan was bowling superbly at that time. Played for India, Left India Cement and went and joined the Rival Company Chemplast. What LOYALTY FROM THE GREAT MAN. You must build a temple for him. 1 full white ball state tournament bowled Leg-Spin, Anyone else would have been kicked out,” he wrote.

He definitely will be the best bullshitter in the world when he picks up the mic. I am sure you must be very high on his payroll.
— Laxman Sivaramakrishnan (@LaxmanSivarama1) September 30, 2023
Sivramakrishnan also was critical of Ashwin’s broadcasting stints as he wrote, “He definitely will be the best bullshitter in the world when he picks up the mic. I am sure you must be very high on his payroll.”
Ashwin is active on social media and regularly gives his opinion on ongoing cricket issues and also makes videos on his YouTube channel.
The off-spinner made it into the Indian World Cup squad at the last moment as a replacement for Axar Patel.