Ashwin will overcome his lean patch

He is accused of using too many variations and trying too hard. R Ashwin will persist with his experimentations and will find success with his methods.

The Chennai Super King has his personal planets in Aquarius and Virgo.

Expect him to be always on the look out for improvising on his craft and mastering his trade. An excellent horoscope with ‘Planet-Z’ in the deepest exaltation point, it  will only augment his chances of success at the highest level.

His performances may not have been extraordinary against England, but the mystery ball tweaker would bounce back to keep up his credentials as the most preferred Indian spinner. He would manage to better Pragyan Ojha and Harbhajan Singh; though would find another stiff competitor in Rahul Sharma. Ashwin would come up with some sterling performances in the days to come. His stock would soar as his feats would be impressive in overseas too.

The  period 2013-14 will see an improved Ashwin in terms of fitness and agility. His batting too would flourish and he can claim being a genuine all-rounder. He would pull his teams out of the woods with some fine rearguard action. Expect him to plunder a century in Tests before the end of 2014.

The carrom ball specialist will not be able to repeat his stupendous show with his CSK team and may not be able to power them to further tournament victories. Ashwin will also have a dismal 2015  World Cup. Changing dynamics in Indian cricket can propel the off-spinner being entrusted with bigger responsibilities sometime in future. Also, expect him to lead a Twenty 20 team with smashing success.
—Lobo is a city-based astrologer