‘Disease in Indian cricket’: Ashwin raises concerns over fan armies ‘ecosystem’

 Cricket icon Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced strong concerns about ‘fan armies’ on social media, labelling their influence a ‘disease.’ He believes these organized narratives, often focusing on individuals over team performance, are shifting focus away from the game itself. Ashwin shared his personal experience with criticism after analyzing Shubman Gill’s dismissals, highlighting the shift towards a superstar-driven culture. Cricket icon Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced strong concerns about ‘fan armies’ on social media, labelling their influence a ‘disease.’ He believes these organized narratives, often focusing on individuals over team performance, are shifting focus away from the game itself. Ashwin shared his personal experience with criticism after analyzing Shubman Gill’s dismissals, highlighting the shift towards a superstar-driven culture.