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Big Bash League: Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin was full of praise for Hobart Hurricanes captain Nathan Ellis, who registered figures of 3/30 in his four-over spell against the Melbourne Renegades on Monday, leading his side to a four-wicket win at the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL).

Ashwin opined that the Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) management would be happy with how Ellis has been ‘shaping up’ ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026, where the Australian is set to represent the five-time champions. The Indian veteran mentioned the Aussie quick’s bowling in the death in his most recent BBL game, where he picked up two crucial wickets in two overs.

Writing on X, Ashwin penned, “The men in yellove will be happy with how he’s been shaping up. 4-0-30-3 for Hobart Hurricanes today. Most importantly, 2-0-15-2 at the death, bowling 17 and 20, nailing his yorkers and change of pace. Safe to say two overs of Ellis are locked at the ‘Pauk’ in the death for the summer of 26?”