Inside Ravichandran Ashwin's Journey: From Misadventures to Mastery

Ravichandran Ashwin's autobiography, co-authored by Sidharth Monga, reveals amusing anecdotes including MS Dhoni's frustration with S Sreesanth and Ashwin's 'Mankading' debut. Published by Penguin Random House, the 184-page book explores Ashwin's cricketing journey, focusing on interesting and humorous incidents without melodrama.

Ravichandran Ashwin's autobiography, co-written with senior journalist Sidharth Monga, offers cricket enthusiasts a trove of entertaining and insightful stories. Among the highlights is MS Dhoni's exasperation during a 2010 match against South Africa when Dhoni asked Ashwin to send S Sreesanth home for ignoring team protocol.

The 184-page book, 'I Have The Streets- A Kutty Cricket Story,' published by Penguin Random House, sheds light on Ashwin's unconventional approach to the game. It captures his spirit through humorous tales and reflective commentary, providing a captivating read without unnecessary dramatics.

Ashwin revisits memorable episodes such as his debut 'Mankading' act, encouraged by his father during a school game, and contributions from former India opener W.V. Raman, who helped refine Ashwin's technical abilities. The autobiography charts his progression from early days to India's 2011 World Cup victory.

(With inputs from agencies.)