R Ashwin reveals 'altruistic' reason behind move from KXIP to Delhi Capitals

Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin (R Ashwin) represented Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in 2018 and 2019 editions of Indian Premier League (IPL). However, veteran off-spinner shifted to ar franchise, i.e. Delhi Capitals, during IPL 2020 trading and transfer window. R Ashwin will w play alongside likes of Ishant Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer in w-postponed IPL 2020 season.

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IPL 2020: R Ashwin sets targets for Delhi Capitals

R Ashwin was recently involved in an Instagram Live session with Delhi Capitals. In session, India’s Test specialist revealed his reason to move from KXIP to Delhi Capitals after his two-year stint with Punjab-based T20 unit. He said that he joined Delhi Capitals to help m become “front-runners” for a title victory.

R Ashwin stated that he is w a part of franchise which qualified for playoffs in previous season. He praised likes of Rishabh Pant and ir captain Shreyas Iyer for changing fortunes of Delhi Capitals and referred to m as “very exciting players”. 70-Test veteran added that while his new team finished in top 4 in 2019, he hoped that his own IPL experience can help improve side go furr in coming years. R Ashwin believes that Capitals can become one of front runners to win a trophy if he is successful in strengning ir bowling attack.

Interestingly, Shreyas Iyer-led side qualified for IPL playoffs in 2019 after a gap of seven years. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting continues to remain head coach of side ever since his appointment in 2018. Apart from R Ashwin, Delhi Capitals also roped in Ajinkya Rahane, Mohit Sharma and foreign imports Jason Roy, Alex Carey and Marcus Stoinis.

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R Ashwin Instagram Live session with Delhi Capitals, watch video

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R Ashwin’s IPL track record

R Ashwin served KXIP during his two-year stint as ir captain. Under his leadership, franchise began on a positive te in both seasons only to lose track during business end of tournament. Prior to his KXIP deal, he took field for w-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant between 2016 and 2017.

However, R Ashwin started out his IPL career with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in inaugural edition. He remained with MS Dhoni-led unit till 2015. off-spinner was a vital cog of CSK’s victorious back-to-back IPL campaigns in 2010 and 2011.

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