Titled 'I Have The Streets- A Kutty Cricket Story,' the 184-page book is co-authored by senior journalist Sidharth Monga and published by Penguin Random House. The book chronicles Ashwin's journey from his formative years to India's epic World Cup win in 2011, sprinkled with humorous anecdotes and insightful reflections. Dhoni's Tough Love for Sreesanth One of the most compelling stories in the book recounts an incident in Port Elizabeth in 2010 during a limited-overs game against South Africa. An irate Dhoni instructed Ashwin to send Sreesanth back to India for repeatedly ignoring the skipper's calls to join the dugout. While narrating the incident, Ashwin writes, "I take water. MS drinks. Two overs later, I take more. He drinks more. Then again. I have carried more water for MS than anyone else. When I go in for the drink break, MS asks, 'Where is Sree?' It is possibly the most neutral way of asking a question. It is also the MS way. "You just can't make out why he is asking. I don't know what to tell him because I don't know what it might lead to. MS insists on finding out. I tell him Sree is upstairs in the dressing room. He tells me to tell Sree he has to come down and sit with the other reserves." While recounting how he attempted to convey Dhoni's message to Sreesanth, Ashwin wrote: "I go into the changing room and I tell him, 'Sree, MS wants you to come down.' 'Why? You can't carry water?' responds Sreesanth. I tell him I didn't say anything. He said he wants you to come down. He said the reserves should be together for the game. Sree says, 'Okay, you go. I will come.'" The situation escalated when Dhoni, still noticing Sreesanth's absence, instructed Ashwin to inform the team manager to book Sreesanth's return flight to India. This ultimatum finally spurred Sreesanth into action, who then diligently assumed the drinks duties. R Ashwin's Early 'Mankading' Experience Ashwin also shares an early experience with 'Mankading,' a form of dismissal he firmly believes in, as it falls within the rules of the game. He recalls how his father encouraged him to run out a non-striker who was backing up too far during a school game. "At twelve, I am bowling during a tense climax for Rao's Cricket Clinic, our PSBB school coach Chandrasekhar Rao's team, against DAV Gopalapuram at the RKM Cricket Ground, when I see Appa gesture from behind the striker that the non-striker is stealing ground even before I let the ball go. He wants me to Mankad him. I do it. No one thinks it's weird, and there are no protests. The coach just doesn't speak to Appa for a week." W.V. Raman's Influence on R Ashwin Ashwin's respect for former India opener W.V. Raman is evident in the book. Raman, known for his technical acumen, played a significant role in refining Ashwin's skills. Ashwin elaborates on how Raman's guidance helped him straighten his run-up and improve his alignment, which was crucial for his development as an off-spinner. "Raman and I are made for each other. For the life of me, I can't keep repeating the same thing. And Raman the coach comes up with something every day to help me keep discovering spin bowling to its fullest," Ashwin writes, highlighting the innovative and experimental approach that Raman brought to his coaching. R Ashwin's Autobiography - A Journey Worth Reading 'I Have The Streets- A Kutty Cricket Story' is more than just an autobiography; it's a journey through the evolution of one of India's finest spinners. Filled with humorous anecdotes, thoughtful reflections, and stories of resilience and innovation, the book offers a unique glimpse into the mind of a cricketer who has always dared to challenge conventions.