Ravichandran Ashwin has rejected the notion of Indian Premier League (IPL) being a \u2018villain\u2019 to Indian cricket, saying that it plays the role of a \u2018motivator\u2019 when it comes to a cricketer\u2019s finances.<\/p>\n
Ashwin, whose long association with two-time title winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ended recently with the cricketer being taken by Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) for the upcoming edition of the IPL, says the tournament provides a better lifestyle to cricketers.<\/p>\n
Ashwin was quoted as saying by the Gulf News, \u201cPeople tend to brand IPL as some sort of a villain to Indian cricket in a lot of ways. It depends how a cricketer address IPL. Any sort of monetary gain that IPL provides is a motivation to move ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a massive move by the BCCI to do a tournament like this because it definitely gives a better lifestyle for the cricketer in terms of money. I am sure nothing brings confidence more than money brings to you,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Pointing out that the upbringing of a child plays a critical role in how he perceives the world, Ashwin said. \u201cUpbringing of a kid matters a lot. How much it means to him to don those Indian colours and go out there and play and excel as a cricketer plays a big role. I have always looked at excellence, try and get better and win a game. When that is the motive I think money just becomes a by-product.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ashwin recalled his childhood days and said improvement on a day-to-day basis can help a cricketer go a long way. \u201cDuring my school days my father used to take me in a bike to play matches. After every successful day I used to ask my father on what\u2019s next for me and my father used to say that I will play under-14 and play different age categories and reach the state team to play Ranji Trophy and then the Indian team,\u201d Ashwin recalled.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt used to be very tiresome to hear that because it seemed like a very long road ahead but nobody emphasised the fact that improving on a day-to-day basis was everything and I understood this only by the age of 20,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The world\u2019s fifth-ranked Test bowler said technological advancement can certainly play a big role in a cricketer\u2019s development compared to earlier. \u201cIn an age where technology advancements are massive and also the awareness of the kids are better than what it was when we grew up, it is important to lay down a proper structure and show them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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