India’s Test series triumph against England earlier this year was etched into the memories of cricket enthusiasts for its thrilling matches and memorable moments. One such moment was the witty remark by Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who instructed his fielders to avoid “roaming around as if they’re in a garden.”
This statement, captured by the stump microphone, went viral and amused fans. Recently, Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, who was part of the Test series, shared his humorous take on Rohit’s comment.
“Rohit said not to roam around in the garden, and he’s right. These guys really walk as if they’re in a garden,” Ashwin said during a promotional event.
Ashwin also highlighted the importance of keeping the ball dry for reverse swing, a technique he employs effectively. He expressed his frustration with fielders who would apply saliva or sweat to the ball, hindering his ability to generate reverse swing.
“If you put sweat on the ball, how can I bowl reverse swing?” Ashwin said. “That’s how he reacts.”
Ashwin also had a hilarious take on the size of boundaries in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
“The boundary in Jaipur is huge. When I saw that, I told Dhruv Jurel, ‘At least let it be somewhere.’ Watching that, I felt at this stage of my career, I would need a bicycle to reach the boundary,” Ashwin said.
“Then in the next stadium, I felt I could walk and the next I could run. In one, I felt if I spit my chewing gum, it will cross the boundary rope for a six,” he added.
Rajasthan Royals will face Delhi Capitals in their next IPL match on Tuesday at the Arun Jaitely Stadium.
