Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has strongly hit social media against a fake quotes responsible for him. The 38-year-old, known for his vocal views on cricketing matters through his YouTube channel and shows Ash’s butt, was associated with a controversial statement about India vs Pakistan’s fixtures in two different tournaments. A viral post claimed that Ashwin said the India vs Pakistan match at the World Championship of Legends (WCL) was canceled due to lack of financial interest, while the same stability in the upcoming Asia Cup remained due to funds. The fake post quoted Ashwin, saying, “The amount of money decided the level of patriotism.” Ashwin hurried to shut down the false claim, posting a sharp denial on X, as he wrote, “Don’t associate me with this fake news.” Shame on those who trigger all this. , The India-Pakistan match at the World Championship of Legends was officially closed on 20 July. The organizers later released a public apology, which hurt fans and former Indian players. Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan withdrew from the game, after which Suresh Raina also accepted it.
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Many former cricketers and figures have been vocal about the same and shared opposite ideas and opinions shared on the game. Meanwhile, the Asia Cup is scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates from 9 to 28 September. India and Pakistan have been drawn into the same group, which increases the possibility of many high-dot competitions between the hardcore rivals.
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In cricket, Ashwin’s firm response comes amid increasing concerns over the spread of public figures and misinformation related to sensitive topics.
