Overview

• Speaking on his YouTube channel Ash Ki Baat, Ravichandran Ashwin said his respect for Nitish Rana had grown.
• Ashwin highlighted that Rana refused to vilify Digvesh Rathi when asked about the confrontation after the game.
• Rana and Rathi exchanged abuses during the DPL 2025 Eliminator and had to be separated by players and officials.
• Match organisers penalised Digvesh Rathi 80% of his match fee and fined Nitish Rana 50% for their conduct.
• Ashwin also pointed to Rana’s dominance with the bat, saying he hit 15 sixes, and noted West Delhi Lions later won the DPL 2025 title.