VIDEO: Ashwin silences panellist for mentioning MS Dhoni's name

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shifted focus over the years. He was once a cricketer who made YouTube videos on the side, but now he has become a full-time content creator who plays cricket part-time.

Ashwin's YouTube channel has gained a lot of popularity, but it has also created some controversies, especially when discussing his current IPL team, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

In a recent video, a guest on his channel started praising various cricket captains, including MS Dhoni, the iconic CSK captain. The panellist said, "Leadership is very important. Leaders like Sanju, Shreyas Iyer, and Thala Dhoni really stand out."

However, Ashwin quickly stepped in and reminded the panellist not to talk about Dhoni or CSK. "Sshhh. Ssshhhh," he said mid-conversation, clearly trying to avoid another controversy.

The guest tried to explain that he was giving his opinion as an audience member, but Ashwin made it clear, saying, "Such topics are off-limits. Even when I was part of Rajasthan Royals, I never spoke publicly about the team."

The controversy began when former South African analyst and ex-RCB staff member Prasanna Agoram criticised CSK for including Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad in the squad, especially when experienced Indian spinners like Jadeja and Ashwin were already available. This led to further questions being directed at CSK head coach Stephen Fleming.

But Fleming brushed off the issue completely. "I have no idea. I didn't even know he had a channel. That's irrelevant," he said in a press conference.