“It Seemed Unfair and Hypocritical” – Anirudh Srikkanth Slams Ashwin, Defends Defends His Father

Krishnamachari Srikkanth has dismissed Ravichandran Ashwin’s criticism of his remark about Harshit Rana regularly being picked in India squads. In a clip on his YouTube channel, Srikkanth’s son Anirudh said Ashwin’s comments were a bit unfair and hypocritical.

Srikkanth had said that Rana is always a yes-man to India head coach Gautam Gambhir and is the only permanent member of the squad. Gambhir did not take any names but called the criticism “shameful.” Ashwin also defended Rana. Like Gambhir, he avoided naming anyone and said personal attacks could hurt a player’s confidence.

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Anirudh Responds to Ashwin

“I just want to ask, ‘Ashwin, why bro? What did we do to you?’” Anirudh said. “It seemed a bit unfair. A couple of years ago, when you (Ashwin) mocked the entire RCB bowling attack, we laughed along. Didn’t you know they have a family too?”

“It just seems a bit hypocritical. Anyway, you and I will not dwell on that. Everybody has their opinion. That is the beauty of it. To the viewers, on this channel, you will get a strong and biased opinion. No changes there,” he added.

Srikkanth’s Fearless Style

Anirudh said Srikkanth has always spoken his mind without fear, reminding Ashwin how the 1983 World Cup winner smoked a cigarette at the famous Lord’s balcony.

“Chika (Srikkanth) has been like that since 1983. He hasn’t been scared of anyone. I’m not expecting Chika to change. Sometimes it is borderline cringe, I know. But we try to keep father-son banter normal as possible. Thanks to all the viewers for the support,” Anirudh added.