India is a country where different languages are used in each state. Hindi and English are the languages that work to connect everyone. However, there has often been controversy over whether Hindi is the national language or not. Now a video of former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin is going viral, in which he has fueled this language controversy. During a program, Ashwin has said that Hindi is not our national language but the official language. This one comment can now spark a debate.
Ashwin gave options for asking questions Ashwin made this statement at a function at a private engineering college in Tamil Nadu. Addressing the college students, Ashwin asked if those present were not comfortable in English or Tamil, would they be willing to ask questions in Hindi? While giving the option he asked – English students… Some voices came in affirmative on this. Ha's voice grew louder when he asked about Tamil. On this Ashwin said- ok, hindi? In response, the students suddenly fell silent.
Ashwin made this statement at a function at a private engineering college in Tamil Nadu.
After this Ashwin said in Tamil – 'I felt I should say this. Hindi is not our national language, it is an official language.' The use of Hindi language in South Indian states has always been a sensitive issue. Now Ashwin's comments are likely to spark a fresh debate at a time when several opposition parties, including Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK, have accused the Center of trying to impose Hindi in states, especially in the south.
Talked about the captaincy of Team India In the same program, Ashwin also spoke about the captaincy of Team India. The veteran off-spinner replied diplomatically. Ashwin said- When someone says I can't do it, I wake up to do it, but if they say I can do it, my interest dies. Ashwin also revealed about his background that he has done engineering.
Ashwin told the students to 'never give up and stay true to your path even in times of doubt.' He said- 'If an engineering staff had told me that I can't be a captain, I would have worked harder. If you are a student you will never stop. If you don't stop, learning will stop and excellence will become just a word in your closet.'
Ashwin retired in the middle of the Australia series In the recently concluded Australia tour, the third Test of the series was played at the Gabba. After that match, Ashwin came to the press-conference along with Rohit Sharma and announced his retirement in the same press-conference. He said that 'I am retiring from all formats of cricket. Today was my last day with the Indian team.' …
Took 537 wickets in 106 Tests R. Ashwin took 537 wickets in 106 matches in Test cricket. He has 37 five-wicket hauls and has taken 10 wickets in a match 8 times. Ashwin also took 156 ODI wickets. Ashwin took 72 wickets in T-20.
As a batsman, Ashwin scored 3503 runs in Test cricket and scored a total of 6 Test centuries. He has a total of 8 centuries in first class cricket.
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