Ravichandran Ashwin found himself in a hilarious online situation after receiving WhatsApp messages from someone impersonating Australian spinner Adam Zampa. The veteran Indian cricketer shared the amusing exchange on Instagram with the witty caption, “Fake Adam Zampa tries to strike.” The post instantly went viral, leaving fans in splits over Ashwin’s calm yet humorous handling of the bizarre encounter.
In the screenshots Ashwin shared, the impersonator began by texting, “Brother kindly share these contacts, I need: Abhishek Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube.” Playing along, Ashwin responded cheekily, “Sending the list shortly. Are these players enough?” The so-called “Zampa” replied, “Yes bro,” to which Ashwin cleverly added, “Do you have Dhoni’s? Or lost that too?”
The conversation didn’t end there. The imposter, apparently trying to keep up, responded, “Dhoni’s I’ve,” prompting Ashwin to jokingly reply, “Can you share it with me?” When the fake Zampa insisted again, “Send me all players’ contacts those you have,” Ashwin capped the exchange by saying, “Compiling in Excel, preparing it for u.”
The veteran off-spinner’s humorous take on the situation had fans and fellow cricketers laughing, while many praised his wit and presence of mind. The post quickly circulated across social media platforms, sparking discussions and memes.
'Shame On Those Who...': Ravichandran Ashwin Refutes Controversial Statement On India Vs Pakistan Asia Cup & WCL Match
Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has strongly denied a viral statement falsely attributed to him regarding the cancellation of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) match between India vs Pakistan and India’s continued participation in the Asia Cup, especially against Pakistan.
The fabricated quote, widely circulated on social media, falsely claimed that Ashwin had said, "SMALL MONEY IS INVOLVED SO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF LEGENDS GOT CANCELLED BUT INDIA IS STILL PLAYING AGAINST PAKISTAN IN ASIA CUP AND BCCI HASN'T CANCELLED IT BECAUSE THE AMOUNT OF MONEY DECIDES THE LEVEL OF PATRIOTISM."
Reacting swiftly to the misinformation, Ashwin took to X (formerly Twitter) and rubbished the statement, urging people not to believe or promote such false narratives. In his post, he wrote, “Don’t associate me with this fake news. Shame on those who trigger all this.”
The baseless quote had sparked outrage online, as it appeared to suggest that financial incentives influenced India’s decision to continue playing against arch-rivals Pakistan, while a lower-profile tournament like the WCL was cancelled. However, Ashwin’s firm denial puts an end to any speculation around his alleged involvement in such a statement.
Ashwin, known for his articulate views and sharp cricketing mind, has never shied away from speaking out, but always with clarity, nuance, and responsibility. This fake quote, however, clearly crossed a line, prompting his quick and sharp rebuttal.
