Ashwin recalls initial anger at Manjrekar's criticism in 2011-12
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:06 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Ravichandran Ashwin shared how criticism from Sanjay Manjrekar after India's 2011-12 tour of Australia spurred his growth. Initially hurt by Manjrekar's strong assessment, Ashwin focused on ways to improve his bowling and fitness over the following years. He later reached out to express gratitude, considering the feedback transformative to his career. Ashwin concluded with a lesson on embracing criticism as a means for growth, reflecting on his journey since that initial setback.
- •Ashwin struggled during India's 2011-12 Australia tour, taking nine wickets.
- •He uses criticism to motivate and enhance his skills.
- •Ashwin contacted Manjrekar to thank him for the feedback.
- •He has since become one of India's top bowlers with 765 international wickets.
- •Ashwin retired from international cricket on December 18, 2024.
- 12:06 PMYahoo Sports — 'I got really angry': Ashwin reveals the Manjrekar criticism he initially hated but later called a 'guru'
"After facing backlash during his first tour to Australia, Ravichandran Ashwin experienced a strong critique from Sanjay Manjrekar that stung him deeply. However, rather than succumbing to negativity, Ashwin leveraged this feedback to enhance his bowling skills and fitness. In a surprising move, he later reached out to Manjrekar to express gratitude for the constructive criticism, a transformative moment that shaped his approach to feedback throughout his esteemed career.
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