Inside the Mind of Ashwin: A Journey of Cricket, Controversies, and Growth

Ravichandran Ashwin's autobiography, 'I Have The Streets- A Kutty Cricket Story', co-authored by Sidharth Monga, delves into his cricketing journey from his formative years to India's World Cup triumph in 2011. The book is a blend of amusing anecdotes, controversies, and insights about his mentors, like W.V. Raman.

The autobiography of cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin, 'I Have The Streets- A Kutty Cricket Story', provides a detailed look into his journey from his early years to India's historic World Cup victory in 2011. Co-authored by senior journalist Sidharth Monga and published by Penguin Random House, the book spans 184 pages of intriguing stories and insights.

Among the compelling anecdotes, the narrative includes a moment where Mahendra Singh Dhoni, irate and ready to send S Sreesanth home mid-match during a game in 2010, epitomizes the tensions and humorous episodes within the Indian cricket team. Ashwin narrates how Dhoni's stern discipline towards team conduct played out dramatically on the field.

Ashwin also shares his early experiences with cricket ethics, recounting how his father encouraged him to 'Mankad' a non-striker in a school game. The autobiography highlights the significant influence of former cricketer W.V. Raman, illustrating how Raman's technical acumen helped Ashwin evolve as a potent off-spinner.