Ravichandran Ashwin, the esteemed Indian cricketer, endeared himself to fans with a heartwarming gesture at the airport as the Rajasthan Royals embarked on their journey to Mumbai for their upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter. During the team’s travel from Jaipur to Mumbai on March 30, Ashwin, accompanied by the Royals, encountered two young fans at the airport who eagerly sought his autograph and a photograph.

The joyous interaction between Ashwin and his young admirers was captured in a touching video shared by the Rajasthan Royals on their official social media platforms. In the heartening clip, Ashwin graciously granted the requests of the young fans, posing for a picture with them and signing autographs, much to their delight.

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The genuine happiness radiating from the faces of the young fans epitomized the special bond between cricketers and their supporters. Ravichandran Ashwin’s illustrious cricketing career spans 281 international matches for India, including 100 Test appearances. Renowned for his prowess as an off-spinner, Ashwin recently achieved the remarkable milestone of claiming 500 wickets in Test cricket, cementing his status as one of India’s most celebrated bowlers.

Wherever he goes… 💗 pic.twitter.com/m6CU6FOc8w

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 30, 2024

Despite a relatively quiet start to IPL 2024 in terms of bowling performance, Ravichandran Ashwin showcased his all-round capabilities in Rajasthan Royals’ recent fixture against Delhi Capitals. Elevated to the No. 5 position in the batting order, Ashwin made a significant impact with the bat, smashing a quickfire 29 runs off just 19 deliveries, featuring three towering sixes.

Ravichandran Ashwin’s valuable contribution with the bat proved instrumental in steering Rajasthan Royals to a challenging total after a shaky start. Under the leadership of Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals commenced their IPL 2024 campaign on a promising note, securing victories in their initial encounters.

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The team clinched a convincing 20-run win against Lucknow Super Giants in their inaugural fixture at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Sanju Samson led from the front with a resilient half-century in this encounter. Subsequently, Rajasthan Royals continued their winning streak with a hard-fought 12-run triumph over Delhi Capitals in their second home game, with Riyan Parag’s stellar unbeaten 84 guiding them to victory.