R Ashwin ‘spots’ Anshul Kamboj at CM Vijay's oath ceremony, tells CSK star to ‘get a cab & get to Chepauk ASAP’

Ravichandran Ashwin poked fun at CSK pacer Anshul Kamboj during Tamil Nadu CM
C Joseph Vijay's oath-taking ceremony. Notably, Kamboj is CSKs highest wicket-taker in IPL 2026. C Joseph Vijay took oath as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Ravichandran Ashwin left the internet in splits when the former India spinner hilariously joked with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Anshul Kamboj, just hours before their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Lucknow Super Kings (LSG). It's a busy Sunday for the people in Tamil Nadu.Following Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) historic electoral victory, C Joseph Vijay took oath as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The actor, who is a superstar in Tamil cinema, formed a coalition government, which also includes Congress. But what caught Ashwin's eye is the security person, standing beside Vijay, a lookalike to Kamboj.Without wasting an opportunity, Ashwin took to X (Twitter) and poked fun at his former teammate at the franchise. "Duty always comes first, but on a must-win match day #CSKVLSG, it's a bit too much. It's a day game, get a cab & get to Chepauk ASAP, Anshul Kamboj. Big game," Ashwin wrote.Notably, Kamboj has been CSK's best bowler in IPL 2026 so far and also broke LSG's opening stand, by getting better of dangerous Mitchell Marsh.More to follow…About the AuthorKoushik PaulKoushik lives and breathes sports. After transitioning from his own aspirations of becoming a professional athlete, he successfully channeled that lifelong passion into a prolific career, documenting the action both from the sidelines and the editorial desk. With over eight years of industry experience, Koushik joined LiveMint as a Deputy Chief Content Producer in 2024, following impactful stints at Outlook India, India.com, Sportskeeda, Women’s CricZone, and OrissaPOST. A 2017 Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from Maharaja Manindra Chandra College, Kolkata, Koushik has reported on high-profile events including the FIFA U17 World Cup 2017, Ranji Trophy, FIH Pro League, FIH World League finals, the Indian Premier League, and Lionel Messi’s historic visit to Kolkata in 2025. <br><br> While he possesses a versatile command over all sports, he finds his niche in cricket, specializing in breaking news, long-form interviews, global sporting updates, and high-energy live blogs. Koushik’s professional perspective was further sharpened through the 2020 AIPS Young Reporters Programme, where he gained invaluable insights from renowned international journalists, including Keir Radnedge and Riccardo Romani from the United Kingdom, and Martin Mazur from Argentina. Currently based between Kolkata and Delhi, Koushik remains at the forefront of the breaking developments that shape the public sporting discourse. When he isn't tracking scores or deconstructing plays, he can be found exploring new landscapes on his travels or channeling his creative energy into the kitchen. <br><br> If you have a compelling story to share or know an individual who deserves the spotlight, please reach out via email at <a href="koushik.paul@htdigital.in"></a>.Get Latest real-time updatesStay updated with the latest Trending,





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