The Champion of Spin

And up goes the finger!
Says the commentator
Ashwin rules over them,
like on a country does a dictator.

Taking those super-wickets
with his carrom ball
Overcomes every obstacle
with a 5-wicket haul

With the No.1 test playing nation
plays games like a child,
Gets them outnumbered,
the shock isn't mild

His bowling skills and the sun

have a forever rise,
They both don't set at all
It's just that the light hides.

He's nicknamed 'Ash'
by his own team,
But turns his opponents into one,
Shining like the sun's beam.

He's best friends with the ball
and also with the bat,
Knocks out the bowler swiftly,
To him, I raise my hat.

Salute to him who played
on this very ground,
Thank you mesmerizing us,
and showing the very looks of South Africa, very well astound.

We will remember you forever
not only because of your throws,
But also for your national duty,
Playing even when there's a big problem you know.

But there is a small question
that I want to ask,
Was the wicket designed for you
so as to complete your tasks?

-Chinmayee Kulkarni