'Cricket Australia knows what news will get viral'- Ravichandran Ashwin takes hilarious dig at visitors ahead of BGT 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin (Source: Twitter)

The Border-Gavaskar trophy had been a significant point of discussion in the last few weeks as India set to host Australia in four-match series from February 9 in Nagpur. With a number of debate-stirring comments and posts being shared on social media ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin slammed visitors for their antics.

Heading towards the first game of the series Cricket Australia has made several moves that triggered buzz on social media. Be it the decision to rope in 'duplicate' Ravichandran Ashwin to share highlights of India’s 36-all out from Adelaide Test Cricket Australia’s moves have left social media buzzing.

Taking a dig at Cricket Australia’s moves Ashwin on his YouTube channel said that Visitors know how to viral news. "This Mahesh Pithiya has made his debut for Baroda and has bowled really well for them as well. But they presented the news in such a way that it became viral immediately. They know exactly what to do to make a news viral and they have been really good at this for quite some time now." Ashwin said.

Ashwin slammed Ian Healy over his ‘Fair wicket’ comment

Ashwin further slammed former Australian cricketer Ian Healy over his ‘fair wicket’ comment. Healy earlier predicted that if India provides fair wickets Pat Cummins and co. can beat India. Addressing it Ashwin said, Healy also knows which statement will become viral and controversial. We know the template, right? A family-audience subject, with 5 songs, 5 fights, 2 emotional scenes, 1 good climax, and a good opening scene for a Thala-Thalapathy movie will become a super hit. They will say it will become a hit in A-center and B-center."

Further speaking about the video of 36-all out he said, “the social media team of Cricket Australia knows what news will get them traction.” However, in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Ashwin is set to lead the Indian bowling attack.

Ashwin will be a key bowler for India as his records against Australia are very impressive. Ashwin has played 18 Test matches against the Aussies and has picked 89 wickets. Ashwin will be looking to breach the 100-wicket mark in four matches.