{"id":5087,"date":"2025-08-14T02:11:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T02:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/14\/his-game-has-dropped-off-r-ashwin-says-ipl-franchises-rejected-bid-for-aussie-star-cricket-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T02:11:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T02:11:49","slug":"his-game-has-dropped-off-r-ashwin-says-ipl-franchises-rejected-bid-for-aussie-star-cricket-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/14\/his-game-has-dropped-off-r-ashwin-says-ipl-franchises-rejected-bid-for-aussie-star-cricket-news\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;His Game Has Dropped Off&#8217;: R Ashwin Says IPL Franchises Rejected Bid For Aussie Star | Cricket News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9504351\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">August 14, 2025, 07:33 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9504351\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-1665292511 asubttl-schema\">Ravichandran Ashwin had IPL teams to pick Tim David before the 2025 auction, but most declined.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-1665292511 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ravichandran Ashwin admitted to advising a few IPL teams to pick Tim David (PTI Photo) \" title=\"Ravichandran Ashwin admitted to advising a few IPL teams to pick Tim David (PTI Photo) \" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-1665292511\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ravichandran Ashwin admitted to advising a few IPL teams to pick Tim David (PTI Photo) <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has stated that he advised a few Indian Premier League teams to select Australian batter Tim David before the IPL 2025 mega auction, but most of them declined the suggestion, citing a decline in the big-hitter\u2019s game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pf0\"><span class=\"cf0\">Released by the Mumbai Indians ahead of the auction, David drew little interest when his name came up, permitting Royal Challengers Bengaluru to snap him up for just Rs 3 crore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"pf0\"><span class=\"cf0\">David made his mark in Bengaluru\u2019s star-studded batting lineup, producing multiple match-winning innings in the finisher\u2019s role. He was the sixth-highest run-scorer for the franchise, scoring 187 runs in nine matches at a stunning average of 62.33.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"pf0\"><span class=\"cf0\">\u201cI shouldn\u2019t say this, but I told a couple of decision makers, asked them to pick Tim David. They were like, \u2018No, his game has fallen apart. \u2018 I\u2019ll repeat, the future of T20s, six feet-plus players, long levers, strong players, are going to rule the roost&#8221;, Ashwin said while speaking on his YouTube channel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"pf0\"><span class=\"cf0\">\u201cIf there is no change in the wide line, they are going to kill it. In the next auctions, Cam Green is going to go for a bomb. People have their eyes on Mitch Owen, but I would say wait a bit and see,&#8221; Ashwin said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">\u201cOwen is still new to the scene. In a tournament like the IPL, to come directly and create an impact is a challenge, but nevertheless, I will wait a bit on it. Cam Green and Tim David have been in great form,&#8221; Ashwin added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pf0\"><span class=\"cf0\">The latter has carried his sublime form into the year with the Aussie side as well. <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">David has piled up 265 runs in just five games, boasting a brilliant strike rate of 212.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"pf0\"><span class=\"cf0\">\u201cA player RCB picked up at base price (INR 3 crore) has taken his game to the next level. It\u2019s good to see Australia sending him up the order. A real steal for RCB,&#8221; Ashwin said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-1665292511 coral-count-custom\">view comments<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-1665292511 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/cricket\/\">cricket<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> &#8216;His Game Has Dropped Off&#8217;: R Ashwin Says IPL Franchises Rejected Bid For Aussie Star<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-9278cad478d6a6dc \">\n<div class=\"jsx-9278cad478d6a6dc coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-9278cad478d6a6dc coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. 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