Renowned Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, celebrated not only for his exceptional bowling skills but also for his sharp sense of humor, recently showcased his wit on social media. In a delightful addition to his repertoire of online antics, Ashwin delivered a humorous response to a parody account of Home Minister Amit Shah, playfully poking fun at former Indian off-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan with a ‘call me please’ meme.

Acquisitions by Laxman Sivaramakrishnan

The ‘social-media-war’ ensued after Sivaramakrishnan took a jab at Ashwin following the latter’s milestone 100th Test appearance for India in the recently concluded Test series against England.

Responding to a tribute tweet honouring Ashwin’s illustrious career, Sivaramakrishnan recounted an unsuccessful attempt to congratulate Ashwin, alleging that the player abruptly ended his call and ignored subsequent messages, lamenting the lack of respect accorded to former cricketers. Previously also, Sivaramakrishnan had embarked on a public critique against Ashwin during the ODI World Cup 2023, asserting that Ashwin possessed technical flaws in his bowling action.

Tried calling him a few times to wish him for his 100th Test. Just cut off my call. Sent him? a message, no reply. Thats the respect we former cricketers get

— Laxman Sivaramakrishnan (@LaxmanSivarama1) March 6, 2024

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Playful exchange with parody accounts

Now in a delightful twist, Ashwin, known for his playful interactions, engaged in a humorous exchange on X with a fake Janhvi Kapoor account, arranging tickets for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK)–Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 game.

The least I can do for you😍😍.

Btw can you send me those G stand tickets in return for what I have done for you? //t.co/qCYhqD7mjh

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) March 19, 2024

Ashwin’s wit outshines Sivaramakrishnan on social media

Following that, a parody account purportedly belonging to Amit Shah also joined the conversation, indicating a desire to obtain tickets. Capitalizing on the moment, Ashwin amusingly asked whether Shah intended to attend an upcoming rally. In return, the parody account cordially invited Ashwin to a meeting. Without missing a beat, Ashwin replied with a meme featuring Sivaramakrishnan alongside the caption “Call me please,” humorously alluding to Sivaramakrishnan’s earlier claim about not picking a call.

I am are also in line Ash anna 😁

— Amit Shah (Parody) (@Motabhai012) March 19, 2024

Sir, have you? not joined the PM’s rally in Kerala? Look forward to meeting u soon

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) March 19, 2024

Ok sir, after deciding when and where //t.co/IhuzBrStlV pic.twitter.com/H6c1qsWsnI

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) March 19, 2024

IPL 2024 with Rajasthan Royals

As Ashwin gears up for the upcoming season of the IPL with the Rajasthan Royals (RR), he will be ready to entertain fans both on and off the field. Since his IPL debut in 2009, Ashwin has amassed an impressive tally of 171 wickets in 197 T20 matches, establishing himself as a key figure in Rajasthan’ bowling lineup. The franchise is set to kick off their IPL 2024 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Jaipur on March 24.

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Sri Lanka cricket is going through a tumultuous period, marked by dismal performance in the ODI World Cup 2023. Compounding their challenges, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has swiftly suspended Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) membership due to immedi??ate concerns about government interference. The development underscored a chall?enging phase for Sri Lankan cricket, both on and off the field.

Amidst unfolding events, Arjuna Ranatunga, the former skipper of Sri Lanka, has made weighty accusations against Jay Shah, the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Ranatunga alleges that Shah has?? exerted undue influence and interference in the affairs of Sri Lanka Cricket, bringing to light a?? contentious dimension to the ongoing developments in the cricketing realm.

Ranatunga’s allegation on Jay Shah

Ranatunga asserted that a perceived connection between SLC officials and Jay Shah has led the BCCI? to believe they can exert ??undue influence and control over Sri Lanka Cricket.

“Because of the connection between SLC officials and Jay Shah they (the BCCI) are under the impression that they can trample and control SLC,” Ranatunga said, as quoted by the Sri Lankan n??ewspaper Daily Mi?rror.

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‘He is only powerful because of his father’: Ranatunga

Ranatunga further claimed that Shah is effectively running Sri Lanka Cricket, attributing the challenges faced by SLC to pressure exerted by Shah. The former left-handed batter mentioned that Shah’s influence stems from his father’s (Amit Shah) role as India’s Home Minister, expressing concern about external forces negatively impacting the administration of Lankan cricket.

“Jay Shah is running Sri Lanka Cricket. SLC is being ruining because of pressure from Jay Shah. One man in India is ruining Sri Lankan cricket, he is only powerful because of his father (Amit Shah), who is India’s home Minister,” the 59-year-old added.

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On Wednesday, when Ishant Sharma took the field against England at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, he became only the second Indian fast bowler to feature in 100 Test matches. The other pacer from India to have played 100 games in the longest format is legendary Kapil Dev (131).

Overall, Ishant became the 11th Indian and 70th cricketer to appear in 100 Tests. Before the start of the play, the right-armer was presented with a memento by India’s honourable President, Mr Ram Nath Kovind. Ishant also received a special cap from the Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Amit Shah.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video of Ish??ant getting honoured by M??r Kovind and Mr Shah.

“@ImIshant was felicitated by the Honourable President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind & Honourable Home Minister of India Shri Amit Shah before the start of play here in Ahmedabad. @rashtrapatibhvn @AmitShah” tweeted BCCI.

.@ImIshant was felicitated by the Honourable President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind & Honourable Home Minister of India Shri Amit Shah before the start of play here in Ahmedabad.@rashtrapatibhvn @AmitShah pic.twitter.com/7elMWDa9ye

— BCCI (@BCCI) February 24, 2021

Ishant, who enter??ed the 300 Test wicket club in the previous Test against England, said he might not have reached the 100th Test ??i??f he had continued playing white-ball cricket.

“If you think of it positively, then it gets easier, and it is better that I performed in one format. You are grateful. This (playing one format) is also why I am playing the 100th Test. But I don’t think that if I had played white-ball cricket, I wouldn’t have played 100 Test matches. I am just 32. Maybe I wouldn’t have done it so quickly; I would have done it later,” said Ishant before the start of play.

Most Test matches for India:

• 200 �?Sachin Tendulkar
• 163 �?Rahul Dravid
• 134 �?VVS Laxman
• 132 �?Anil Kumble
• 131 �?Kapil Dev
• 125 �?Sunil Gavaskar
• 116 �?Dilip Vangsarkar
• 113 �?Sourav Ganguly
• 103 �?Harbhajan Singh
• 103 �?Virender Sehwag
• 100* �?Ishant Sharma

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