Ash C

Mech. Engineer, MS (Environment),Inveterate Hockey Fan, Sporting Heros Steve Waugh,Jugraj Singh, Saurav Ganguly. Modi Bhakt .

[Ash C @AshChandler82]

@OversLife Fannie de Villiers

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@di_an A top 4 finish would be ideal and team is more than capable of achieving it; however, I wan to win the Asian Gold and secure the Olympics.

[Ash C @AshChandler82]

@16Sreejesh Absolutely horrendous from a celebrated GK who exceled under the international coaching set up. How about you learn from the international coaches and then talk big.

[Ash C @AshChandler82]

@Buttimran58Butt If you think Pak was competitive than please wake up and smell the coffee.

[Ash C @AshChandler82]

@di_an @MisraSundeep You watch how this Indian side turns up for the Asian Games. I think Asian Gold is much more important to qualify directly for the Olympics.

[Ash C @AshChandler82]

@virenrasquinha What do you expect on a week day where every one is on tenterhooks and uncertainties are taking over. Additionally, Pakistan is not a force to reckon with.

[suresh pillai @chef_pillai]

Not every hero in Indian cricket holds a bat.
Some people carry the dream.
Others quietly carry the team.

In cricket, we celebrate the players.

The centuries.
The wickets.
The trophies lifted under bright stadium lights.

But behind those moments… there are people whose names rarely appear in headlines.

One such person is Raghavendra — known to everyone simply as Raghu Bhai.

His journey is extraordinary.

Raghu left his hometown Kumta with just ₹21 in his pocket, against his father’s wishes, chasing a dream of becoming a cricketer.

There was no hostel.
No family support.
No backup plan.

For some time he slept at a bus stand in Hubli.
Then in a temple.

And later… for four and a half years, a graveyard became his home.

A mat from a cricket ground became his blanket.

Still, every single morning, he showed up at the ground.

Then life changed.

A fracture in his hand ended his dream of playing cricket.

Most people would have taken the train back home.

Raghu stayed.

He began helping other cricketers practice.
Throwing balls. Assisting quietly.
Day after day.

No salary.
No recognition.

Just love for the game.

One day, Sachin Tendulkar noticed him.

And slowly, Raghu became part of the Indian cricket story.

Today he is one of the most trusted people inside the Indian cricket dressing room.

The man who has thrown millions of balls helping players like
Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, KL Rahul and many others prepare for the toughest bowling attacks in the world.

When India lifted the T20 World Cup, Raghu stood right there in the middle of the celebrations.

Not at the edge.

In the middle.

Because the players insisted he belonged there.

I have known Raghu bhai for many years.

I’ve cooked for him many times.
And every time he sits at my table, he is the same person.

Humble.
Grateful.
Full of warmth.

A pure vegetarian who loves Kerala Matta rice with a full sadya spread.

No ego.
No pretence.
Just that quiet smile.

In hospitality, we say something similar.

Guests see the final dish on the table.

But behind that dish are dozens of hands —
working in heat, in silence, with complete dedication.

Raghu is that person for Indian cricket.

He once told me something I will never forget:

“Talent is God — be humble.
Fame is man — be thankful.
Motivation is temporary.
Discipline is permanent.”

Words from a man who has lived every one of them.

The scoreboard never showed his name.
But every score had his fingerprints.

#Leadership #IndianCricket #UnsungHeroes #Discipline #Teamwork #inspiration

[Ash C @AshChandler82]

@Jaspritbumrah93 So thankful to the almighty to see this once in a century bowler right in front of our eyes. 🙏🙏🙏

[Abhishek @vicharabhio]

The difference between someone who played international cricket and someone who is just an internet troll is huge when you ask their opinion about Harshit Rana.
Sandeep Sharma ✅️

[Ash C @AshChandler82]

@SelflessCricket Agree Shubman doesn't merit a place in T20. YJ should come in.

[Ash C @AshChandler82]

@Sachinist In the 1991 Benson & Hedges Tri-series, Sachin removed Anderson Cummins to hand India a tie.

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@Rajiv1841 1999 India vs Pak Chennai test !!!

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Kudrat Ka Nizam is loading!!!! Pakistan is a very dangerous side now. Pakistan starts favorites now!!

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@D255555 @CricketKalra Pitch and conditions were so conducive for fast bowling that Kuruvilla who was only an inswinging bowler was able to bowl out swingers. 1997 Sahara cup !!

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@soumyashreekb @CricketKalra Bilateral ODIl series were played in whites until 2002.

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@CricketKalra So nostalgic!!! Reminis8of good old ODI cricket in whites. Woke up 6:30 am when my mother broke the news of India winning not only the game but the Sahara series.

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@indianhockey What a joyous and proud moment for an Indian hockey fan. For a long time we were languishing on the Asian ladder. Craig is living to its billing of making India number 1 in Asia. I really like his forthcoming views about Asian Games, WC and Pro league.

[Ash C @AshChandler82]

@sas_3343 And Steve Dunn didn't rule him out of the bowling of Ajit Agrakar. A clear nick to MSK Prasad but not given.

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@rishibagree