Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised Australian pacer Nathan Ellis, a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) recruit, for his strong performance in the Big Bash League. Ellis took three wickets for 30 runs, including crucial death overs bowling, for the Hobart Hurricanes. Ashwin highlighted Ellis's mastery of yorkers and pace changes, suggesting he will be a valuable asset for CSK in the upcoming IPL season, particularly in the absence of Matheesha Pathirana.