After facing backlash during his first tour to Australia, Ravichandran Ashwin experienced a strong critique from Sanjay Manjrekar that stung him deeply. However, rather than succumbing to negativity, Ashwin leveraged this feedback to enhance his bowling skills and fitness. In a surprising move, he later reached out to Manjrekar to express gratitude for the constructive criticism, a transformative moment that shaped his approach to feedback throughout his esteemed career.