Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and renowned journalist Vimal Kumar had recently been involved in a heated exchange over Rishabh Pant during their live segment on YouTube.
Fans were sharing some selected parts of the discussion and said many things on social media, which forced the journalist to come forward to clear the air over the intense discussion with Ashwin. Amid this, Javagal Srinath travels in Bengaluru Metro; video goes viral.
After a fresh controversy has erupted around a heated discussion between a journalist and Ravichandran Ashwin over Rishabh Pant, Vimal Kumar has addressed the matter and asked people not to judge the discussion by watching only selected clips.
The senior journalist explained that some portions of the conversation were being shared separately, which could create a different story and push a particular narrative. To clear things, he shared the full video for the fans before deciding what really happened.
Kumar also made it clear that he actually enjoys such strong debates and said that having different opinions makes a cricket show more interesting, especially when the discussion involves a former international player like Ashwin, who is really vocal about his views.
'Such contrasting opinions are always fun'
Vimal Kumar posted on X (formerly Twitter): “A lot is being said on Ashwin vs. me heated chat on Rishabh Pant. Some fellows have used selective clips, which can easily be manipulated for certain narratives. You judge yourself by watching the whole video. For me, such contrasting opinions are always fun in any shows. More so if it involves a former player.”
A lot is being said on Ashwin Vs me heated chat on Rishabh Pant. Some fellows have used selective clips which can easily be manipulated for certain narratives. You judge yourself by watching whole video. For me, such contrasting opinions are always fun in any shows. More so if it… pic.twitter.com/uOYk0Lj2Ow
— Vimal कुमार (@Vimalwa) August 30, 2026
Recently, Ravichandran Ashwin raised concerns over Pant’s shot selection and decision-making during the recent Test series against Sri Lanka. He feels the star wicketkeeper-batter has still not fully delivered on the huge expectations surrounding him.
Ashwin said on his YouTube channel Ash Ki Baat: “My expectation from Rishabh Pant hasn’t been fulfilled till now. I am very sorry. Sonal Dinusha had his strike rate up there. But the difference is high-risk options. When you have the game in your hand, these are all statements: ‘That’s how Rishabh plays.’ It is about what your team needs.”
He added, “Rishabh played a class knock in Sydney and Brisbane, but you couldn’t have won that match without Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur. It takes 11 cricketers to build a Test and win it in the last session of the game, but it takes only one moment of foolishness to lose a Test.”
Vimal Kumar defends Rishabh Pant as Ashwin hits back
But Vimal Kumar defended Pant and argued with Ashwin on why he did not have the same view for Virender Sehwag and Adam Gilchrist, and then they just went at each other over Pant. Amid this, Mohammed Shami creates history with 900th professional cricket wicket.
Responding to the journalist, Ashwin said: “I am just talking about the times when these chances are being taken when the game is on the line. I love Rishabh the player. It is about playing situations in this format."
"Sehwag and Gilchrist played a high brand of cricket, but these two don’t get edged out while dancing down to Marco Jansen when your team is trailing by 500 runs. Don’t place these marketing lines in front of me ever again.”
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