Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shared details of former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper-batter Sam Billings’ life in England as well. He said that the veteran is so wealthy that he owns half of Kent as well. Ashwin also stated that Billings has several helpers at his residence, something only seen in the rich families of England as well.
Ashwin said in the latest video of his Hindi YouTube channel, ‘Ash ki Baat’: “Sam Billings is not a normal guy. He owns almost half of Kent. We keep cooks and maids in our houses, but in those countries, to have a chef is a huge deal. His house has separate people for housekeeping, laundry, etc. He comes from that background, but a really, really simple guy.”
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“There is a lot of pressure on these foreign players. Because if four foreign players are allowed in a team, you will have to perform. The amount of professionalism puts a lot of pressure. If you don’t perform in two to three games, you will be out of the team. A player like Sam Billings is a hit in other formats; he has even performed very well in the ILT20. I remember he performed well for CSK for a few games, but couldn’t sustain that performance. So, he was out of the team,” Ashwin further added.
Ravichandran Ashwin also praised Oval Invincibles’ wicketkeeper Jordan Cox. He added that the player could be in demand at the IPL 2026 auction, with the Mumbai Indians possibly buying him as well. However, Cox was the highest run-scorer of The Hundred 2025. He scored 367 runs across nine innings at a strike rate of 173.93.
Speaking about his performances, Ravichandran Ashwin said in the same video: “Jordan Cox batted very well for Oval Invincibles and gave match-winning performances. He is a 24-year-old and has a long way ahead. He strikes a big ball, and it is possible that he comes into someone’s radar. Maybe Mumbai Indians could also end up picking him. I just want to bring one more player from The Hundred who can get a chance in the IPL. It is Rehan Ahmed. Not for his bowling, but for his batting. He has batted at No. 3, No. 4, and has performed well, and he can also give you good leg spin. I think some attention might go there, but I think No. 1 is going to be Jordan Cox.”
