Indian cricket stalwart Ravichandran Ashwin has stirred a fresh debate in the cricketing world with his thought-provoking take on the idea of 'home advantage'. The veteran spinner believes that not every Test played within India truly feels like a home game.

Speaking candidly on his YouTube channel, Ashwin pointed out that India’s vast geography and the ever-changing nature of its pitches often turn domestic fixtures into virtual away matches, despite being played on home soil. His comments come ahead of India’s upcoming Test series against South Africa, where matches are scheduled in less familiar venues like Kolkata and Guwahati.

'Familiarity Defines Home Advantage'

“In Guwahati, when we play South Africa, it’s technically a home game but feels like an away one. We don’t know what to

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