'Carrying water is not degrading': Ashwin addresses criticism over Sooryavanshi | TheBriefWire
'Carrying water is not degrading': Ashwin addresses criticism over Sooryavanshi
Published 1 July 2026 ยท sports
Ravichandran Ashwin has defended his stance on young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's role, emphasizing that carrying drinks and observing from the bench offers valuable learning. He clarified
Ravichandran Ashwin has defended his stance on young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's role, emphasizing that carrying drinks and observing from the bench offers valuable learning. He clarified his earlier comments, stating that such tasks are not demeaning and contribute to a player's understanding of team dynamics. Despite a stellar IPL, Sooryavanshi's debut is delayed, with Ashwin suggesting patience for the 15-year-old's promising career.
Published: July 1, 2026 โข 3:17 PM IST ยท Updated: July 1, 2026 โข 5:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Ravichandran Ashwin has defended his stance on young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's role, emphasizing that carrying drinks and observing from the bench offers valuable learning.
He clarified his earlier comments, stating that such tasks are not demeaning and contribute to a player's understanding of team dynamics.
Despite a stellar IPL, Sooryavanshi's debut is delayed, with Ashwin suggesting patience for the 15-year-old's promising career.