“I was genuinely excited to be a part of this group and play in front of you,” Ashwin wrote to the Australian cricket fans. “For now, it is rehab, recovery and doing the work to come back stronger. From my first chat with the club, I’ve felt only warmth, from Trent, the staff, the players, and so many of you who already reached out. Thank you for making me feel at home even before a ball has been bowled.