Ravichandran Ashwin takes break from IPL 2021 to support family amid the pandemic

Delhi Capitals spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has taken break from the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) on Sunday to support his family during the pandemic.

“I would be taking a break from this years IPL from tomorrow. My family and extended family are putting up a fight against #COVID19 and I want to support them during these tough times. I expect to return to play if things go in the right direction. Thank you @DelhiCapitals,” Ashwin tweeted.

I would be taking a break from this years IPL from tomorrow. My family and extended family are putting up a fight against #COVID19 and I want to support them during these tough times. I expect to return to play if things go in the right direction. Thank you @DelhiCapitals ??
— Stay home stay safe! Take your vaccine?? (@ashwinravi99) April 25, 2021

Delhi Capitals said they supported the decision taken by R Ashwin. Ashwin can return to IPL if the COVID-19 situation improves in the country.

“Ravichandran Ashwin has decided to take a break from #IPL2021 to support his family in the fight against #COVID19, with the option to return should things get better. We at Delhi Capitals extend him our full support #YehHaiNayiDilli,” Delhi Capitals supported the Ashwin decision.

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Ravichandran Ashwin has decided to take a break from #IPL2021 to support his family in the fight against #COVID19, with the option to return should things get better.

We at Delhi Capitals extend him our full support ?#YehHaiNayiDilli pic.twitter.com/A9BFoPkz7b
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 25, 2021