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Ashwin compares CSK's return to Manchester United's Munich tragedy, later clears stance

The Chennai Super Kings' off-spinner drew an analogy with Manchester United's tragic plane crash in 1958 when the club lost eight of their best players.

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After BCCI lifted the two-year ban Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, players and staff members associated with the IPL franchise were delighted and began talking about the return to the cash-rich event.

R Ashwin, who is currently the captain of Tamil Nadu Premier League team Dindigul Dragons, talked about a possible good comeback for the Chennai side. But he made a faux pas.

"I think the two-year hiatus for CSK probably increases its value much like what it did for Manchester United when the air crash happened (in 1958 when eight of their players died). I don't know if it's in the same league but surely people in Chennai and fans across the world are waiting for CSK to return. I hope it turns out to be a good comeback," Ashwin was quoted as saying by Times of India.

The comments comparing Manchester United's tragedy with CSK's comeback did not sit will with sports enthusiasts.

After being called for the insensitive comments, India's decorated off-spinner took to clarify his stance.

 

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