No.3 batting slot is no surprise move for Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin. Pic/PTI

Ravichandran Ashwin says the work done on his batting technique before the start of the season has yielded results in the IPL, where Rajasthan Royals have made him bat higher up the order.

Batting at No.3, Ashwin smashed a 38-ball 50 against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday night, albeit in a losing cause.

"No license has been given. Starting from the season it was communicated to me properly that I will be used as a batter up the order. We had a few practice games where I opened also. Have worked on my batting, tried to transfer my body weight forward. So it's nice to see that translate onto the field," the veteran off-spinner said during the post-match press conference.

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