NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian off-spinner
Ravichandran Ashwin
has rejoined the
India Cements group
and will assume a significant role within
Superking Ventures
, a subsidiary of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Ashwin, 37, previously worked with India Cements until 2016 and played for CSK from 2008 to 2015.
Reflecting on his return, Ashwin expressed his enthusiasm for contributing to the cricketing community.
"Growing the game and contributing to the cricketing fraternity is my primary focus. I feel elated to be back to where it all began for me," he said.
KS Viswanathan
, CEO of Chennai Super Kings Ltd, shared his excitement about Ashwin's return. "We are excited to have Ashwin back. He will have a huge role to play at Superkings Ventures and our
High-Performance Centre
," Viswanathan remarked.
"He is one of the best cricketers from Tamil Nadu and is known for his drive towards excellence. His commitment to the game at any level, be it for India, Tamil Nadu, or even the club, is well known. He will be a great person to guide the centre and nurture the young talents coming through," added Viswanathan.
Located in Navalur, on the outskirts of Chennai, CSK’s High-Performance Centre will benefit greatly from Ashwin's guidance. The centre’s ground is already functional, and additional infrastructure is under development. CSK even utilized the venue for practice sessions during the IPL, and it is set to host TNCA first-division matches this year.
Since 2018, Ashwin has been associated with Take Solutions, playing for its team MRC 'A' in the TNCA first division until last season. With his return to India Cements, Ashwin will be eligible to play for the India Cements teams in the first division (2024-25) starting on Thursday, although he is unlikely to participate in the initial rounds.
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