New Zealand leg-spinner Adithya Ashok had his name make several rounds on the internet after playing his maiden game on the soil of his birth. A little while back, he was spotted training at the Chennai Super Kings' academy in Chennai, which caught widespread attention of the faithfuls of IPL's five-time champions.

Those discussions only gathered pace after the opening ODI, where Ashok delivered a moment that underlined why he has been viewed as one to watch. The right-arm leg-spinner accounted for India skipper Shubman Gill early in the series, a wicket that instantly placed him in the spotlight against one of the most consistent batters in international cricket.

Ashok’s profile rose sharply. From being a relatively unfamiliar face to Indian fans, he has quickly become a player drawing attention off the field as well. Around the team hotel and training venues, Ashok has found himself stopped regularly for selfies, a sign of how swiftly recognition can follow performance in the modern game.