# Police visit halts R Ashwin’s YouTube show mid-recording

2026-08-14T08:17:22+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Ravichandran Ashwin had to stop recording his cricket YouTube show 'Ash Ki Baat' when police officers arrived at his Chennai home. The off-spinner, who was filming with journalist Vimal Kumar, rushed out saying, 'Bhai, the police are here.' He later explained that the visit was to return his passport after routine verification, but the unexpected arrival surprised him as he ignored multiple calls from his security guard and wife Prithi Narayanan. Ashwin told his co-host he wants to 'live the life of a normal human being' and therefore follows the usual procedures. The incident, which he called a 'shock', has drawn amused reactions from fans online.

## Coverage

- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/r-ashwin-forced-to-stop-interview-after-polices-arrival-explains-what-happened-11908426>
- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/r-ashwin-forced-to-stop-interview-after-polices-arrival-explains-what-happened-11908426#publisher=newsstand>
- rediff.com <https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/when-police-interrupted-ravichandran-ashwins-youtube-show/20260814.htm>

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