India Offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin has received huge praise after he was named in the list of 139 people deserving of the prestigious Padma Shri award. Ashwin was felicitated from all over the country on the memorable occasion.
Former India cricketer Badrinath was one of them as he quickly took to social media to congratulate the former India cricketer. However, the position turned out to be an embarrassment for Badrinath as he was tutored by former India cricketer WV Raman.
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S Badrinath learns a lesson from WV Raman
In his post, S Badrinath Ravichandran Ashwin called on the first Tamil Nadu player to receive the Padma Shri and described him as a role model for the next generation.
“First TN cricketer to get Padma Shri. Couldn’t ask for a better role model for anyone, so proud, truly deserving @Ashwinravi99,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter).
However, former WV Raman was quick to spot the error as he claimed that Ashwin is not the first cricketer from the state to receive the Padma Shri. Raman pointed out that Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan, The Legendary India Spinner, was awarded the Padma Shri before Ashwin.
“(Srinivasaraghavan) Venkatraghavan is the first TN cricketer to receive the Padma Shri in 2003!” Raman replied to Badrinath’s post on X.
Venkatraghavan is the first TN cricketer to receive the Padma Shri in 2003! https://t.co/erzj2eurnb
– WV Raman (@wvraman) January 25, 2025
S Badrinath further thanked WV Raman for the clarification but the latter took another dig at the former CSK batter. Raman claimed that Badrinath was too young in 2003 to know about Venkataraghavan’s Padma Shri award.
Four Para athletes and coaches participated in the list of 139 individuals who received the prestigious award on the eve of India’s Republic Day. Former hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was given the Padma Bhushan.
No, no.. not ignorance, as you pointed out in the thread that you would have been younger in 2003 to record the fact that Venky was given Padma Shri..
– WV Raman (@wvraman) January 26, 2025
Ravichandran Ashwin’s amazing Test career
Ravichandran Ashwin retired from all forms of cricket during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Ashwin announced his retirement after the third Test of the series at the Gabba which ended in a draw.
His decision came as a shock to many as it was unexpected. However, Ashwin retired as one of the greats of the game with 537 wickets in 106 Tests at an average of 24 years. He finished as India’s second most successful spinner in Tests after Anil Kumble.
Ashwin is also second in the list of the five most to bowl in Tests. He picked up 37 off five overs, which is one behind Muttiah Muralidaran. Ashwin also has a no. Player of the Series Awards (11).
Ravichandran Ashwin’s next task
Ravichandran Ashwin was also part of their title wins in two ICC tournaments. He was part of India’s squad in the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy in which he won the trophy.
Ashwin will be in action in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he will reunite with his former team Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He was signed by the franchise for Rs 9.75 crore in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.
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