I got to know R Ashwin was retiring 5 minutes before he announced it: Ravindra Jadeja
3 months, 1 week ago

I got to know R Ashwin was retiring 5 minutes before he announced it: Ravindra Jadeja

India Today  

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said he was as surprised as the rest of the cricketing world when he learnt about R Ashwin's retirement on Day 5 of the third Test between India and Australia. Jadeja revealed that Ashwin and he had been sitting together throughout the final day's play, but his former spin partner did not give the slightest hint about the significant decision that followed. Speaking to the press on Saturday, December 21, after India's first training session in Melbourne, Ravindra Jadeja addressed Ashwin's announcement, which had made headlines last week. For the third Test in Brisbane, India replaced Ashwin with Ravindra Jadeja in the playing XI.

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Ravindra Jadeja Breaks Silence On Retirement, Fires Back at Critics
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ravindra Jadeja Breaks Silence On Retirement, Fires Back at Critics

ABP News  

Ravindra Jadeja was widely expected to announce his ODI retirement after IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 final, as per multiple media reports. Jadeja's cryptic Instagram post Ravindra Jadeja recently took to Instagram to share a story dismissing unnecessary rumors, seemingly addressing the speculation around his future. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/nTQNtNxEKo — Mufaddal Vohra March 10, 2025 Jadeja's remarkable career Ravindra Jadeja, …

No unnecessary rumours: Jadeja shuts down retirement talks after Champions Trophy win
3 weeks, 2 days ago

No unnecessary rumours: Jadeja shuts down retirement talks after Champions Trophy win

The Hindu  

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja shut down talks surrounding his retirement from One-Day International cricket following the Champions Trophy 2025 win in Dubai on Sunday. There were rumours circulating that the 2025 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy could be the ODI swansong for Jadeja, Rohit and Virat Kohli - India’s senior-most players in the current team - but the trio …

Ravindra Jadeja retiring? Hug with Virat Kohli during final sparks speculation
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ravindra Jadeja retiring? Hug with Virat Kohli during final sparks speculation

India Today  

Speculation was rife before the Champions Trophy final that Sunday's title clash against New Zealand could be the last time Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja played a one-day international together. Adding fuel to the fire, Virat Kohli shared a warm and prolonged hug with Ravindra Jadeja after the left-arm spinner completed his quota of 10 overs. The two …

R Ashwin in awe of Shubman Gill's technique to take down Shaheen Afridi
1 month, 1 week ago

R Ashwin in awe of Shubman Gill's technique to take down Shaheen Afridi

India Today  

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin said that he was in awe of Shubman Gill after he took down Shaheen Afridi during the India vs Pakistan fixture in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Following Gill’s innings, Ashwin dissected his technique and mentioned how he was ready for the short ball against Afridi on a particular delivery but quickly shifted his balance …

Ravindra Jadeja silences Rishabh Pant, only India star to shine on Ranji Trophy return
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2 months, 1 week ago

Ravindra Jadeja silences Rishabh Pant, only India star to shine on Ranji Trophy return

Hindustan Times  

Ravindra Jadeja made an instant impact on his return to the Ranji Trophy for Saurashtra, as he bagged a five-wicket haul vs Delhi in their Round 6 match, in Rajkot. Ravindra Jadeja took five wickets and Rishabh Pant could only score one run in the Delhi vs Saurashtra Ranji Trophy match first innings. Rishabh Pant, who was also making his …

R Ashwin wants Ravindra Jadeja to bat at No.4, Hardik Pandya at 5 in Champions Trophy
2 months, 1 week ago

R Ashwin wants Ravindra Jadeja to bat at No.4, Hardik Pandya at 5 in Champions Trophy

India Today  

Ravindra Jadeja should bat at No.4 in the Champions Trophy, suggested former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Ashwin said that if he had a chance, he would keep Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel as India's 4, 5, and 6 in ODI cricket. India has a strong middle order with the likes of Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, …

R Ashwin breaks silence on retirement call, not getting farewell Test
2 months, 2 weeks ago

R Ashwin breaks silence on retirement call, not getting farewell Test

India Today  

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reiterated his stance against farewell matches, expressing that he had no desire to remain in the game solely for a ceremonial send-off. Several former cricketers, including the legendary Kapil Dev, opined that Ashwin deserved a farewell Test. But it’s always better to leave when people ask ‘why’ rather than ‘why not’," Ashwin shared on his …

Harbhajan Singh suggests selecting Sanju Samson over Pant for Champions Trophy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Harbhajan Singh suggests selecting Sanju Samson over Pant for Champions Trophy

India Today  

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has suggested picking Sanju Samson over Rishabh Pant in India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement Live Updates "I think one among Sanju Samson or Rishabh Pant should be picked. Meanwhile, further speaking ahead, the former spinner backed Axar Patel’s selection over Ravindra Jadeja saying that the he …

End of Ravindra Jadeja’s Test career? India star’s cryptic Instagram post sparks speculation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

End of Ravindra Jadeja’s Test career? India star’s cryptic Instagram post sparks speculation

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shocked the cricketing world when he announced his retirement in the middle of the Border Gavaskar Trophy and returned to India. Now, Ashwin's bowling partner Ravindra Jadeja has shared an Instagram post with his Test jersey clearly visible, leaving the Indian public confused as to whether the left-handed all-rounder is ready to call time on …

The art of being Ashwin
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The art of being Ashwin

The Hindu  

Wily spinners and wristy batters were deemed as Indian cricket’s strengths for a long time. Always a brave spinner in a format that favoured the batters, Ashwin was never averse to bowl the first over when most fielders were in and men like Chris Gayle were on the prowl. Precision and perfection Currently placed seventh in the all-time Test wicket-takers’ …

Four specialist pacers - the missing weapon in India arsenal on away tours
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Four specialist pacers - the missing weapon in India arsenal on away tours

The Hindu  

Jasprit Bumrah, sidelined by back spasms, watched from the bench as India struggled to defend a 162-run target in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. In Dravid’s last away Test assignment to South Africa in 2023-24, India played Bumrah, Siraj, Prasidh, Shardul Thakur, and R. Ashwin in the first Test; Mukesh Kumar and Ravindra Jadeja replaced Shardul and …

Ashwin brutally laughs off 'ball-tampering' accusation, call for 'ICC investigation' as Bumrah video goes viral
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Ashwin brutally laughs off 'ball-tampering' accusation, call for 'ICC investigation' as Bumrah video goes viral

Hindustan Times  

Australia sealed a 3-1 series victory with a dramatic and tense win at the Sydney Cricket Ground to bring an end to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, finally earning back the rolling trophy after a decade of India having dominated this rivalry. Australia’s six-wicket victory saw Travis Head and Beau Webster guide the chase home in tricky batting conditions, aided by India …

India vs Australia 5th Test Day 3 LIVE Score: Cummins gets the better of Jadeja; Bumrah mystery adds unexpected twist
2 months, 4 weeks ago

India vs Australia 5th Test Day 3 LIVE Score: Cummins gets the better of Jadeja; Bumrah mystery adds unexpected twist

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia 5th Test Day 3 LIVE Score: Ravindra Jadeja failed to put up a solid fightback with the bat in the first session and was dismissed in the third over of the day by Pat Cummins. Day two saw India bowl out Australia for 181 runs after an all-round bowling effort, taking a narrow 4-run lead into the …

'Not retiring or stepping away': Rohit Sharma clears air over decision to sit out of Sydney Test
2 months, 4 weeks ago

'Not retiring or stepping away': Rohit Sharma clears air over decision to sit out of Sydney Test

India TV News  

"None of the three! I stood down," - Rohit Sharma, India's regular captain coined a fourth term on Star Sports following his exclusion from the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. The intrigue and mystery around Rohit's ouster overstayed its welcome as even Ravi Shastri too quietly played down the absence of Indian captain on Friday, January 3 …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Australian pacers claim opening day as Indian batters continue to wilt
2 months, 4 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Australian pacers claim opening day as Indian batters continue to wilt

The Hindu  

Friday dawned to the wet streaks of rain, just about enough to accentuate the green on leaves. There was movement and some bounce, and as the fifth Test’s opening day stretched, the template of wilting Indian batters against resurgent Australian pacers was on view. In the last session, Rishabh Pant, stifled by the host’s attack, tried to strike one over …

Sydney Test: Rohit-less India crumbles to 185 in first Innings
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Sydney Test: Rohit-less India crumbles to 185 in first Innings

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Despite the absence of struggling captain Rohit Sharma, India's batting order again crumbled as it was bowled out for 185 on the first day of the decisive fifth and final test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Sharma was replaced Friday as skipper by Jasprit Bumrah, whose decision to bat first on a green-tinged SCG pitch under overcast …

Ravindra Jadeja dropped, Shubman Gill returns - India's likely playing XI for 5th Test vs Australia in Sydney
3 months ago

Ravindra Jadeja dropped, Shubman Gill returns - India's likely playing XI for 5th Test vs Australia in Sydney

India TV News  

After a huge 184-run defeat in the crucial fourth Test in Melbourne, the Indian cricket team will look to make a comeback in the fifth and last match of the eventful 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Washington Sundar replaced Shubman Gill in India's playing eleven for the Boxing Day Test which came as a surprise for the fans. Indian fans can expect …

Rohit Sharma to announce retirement from red-ball cricket after Sydney Test?
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3 months ago

Rohit Sharma to announce retirement from red-ball cricket after Sydney Test?

Deccan Chronicle  

"Retirement," a word that was trending in the country for some time now. India's senior men -- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with their string of low scores should be credited for igniting the trend. India red ball and ODI captain, Rohit Sharma after missing the first Test in Perth, managed to score just a meagre 31 runs in the …

Rohit Sharma to retire after IND vs AUS BGT Test series? Rumours fly as chief selector Ajit Agarkar reaches Melbourne
3 months ago

Rohit Sharma to retire after IND vs AUS BGT Test series? Rumours fly as chief selector Ajit Agarkar reaches Melbourne

Live Mint  

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma's recent lean patch is in focus as Chief Selector Ajith Agarkar's presence in Melbourne triggered talk about the skipper's probable retirement. Questions will be asked if he doesn't score in those three innings.” With his continued insipid performances, questions are being raised about whether the 38-year-old Indian captain will soon retire from Test cricket. …

Australia remove Pant, Jadeja as India reach 244-7 at lunch
3 months ago

Australia remove Pant, Jadeja as India reach 244-7 at lunch

Deccan Chronicle  

India lost Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja but were stubbornly inching closer to the follow-on mark as they reached 244-7 at lunch on day three of the fourth Test against Australia on Saturday.Nitish Kumar Reddy was on a defiant 40 and Washington Sundar five at lunch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with the tourists still 31 runs short of avoiding …

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2: Smith ton puts AUS in control, IND trail by 310 runs - Action in images
3 months ago

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2: Smith ton puts AUS in control, IND trail by 310 runs - Action in images

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2: Smith ton puts AUS in control, IND trail by 310 runs - Action in images India trail by 310 runs, with Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja set to resume the first innings on Day 3,. India trail by 310 runs, with Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja set to resume the first innings on …

Yearender 2024: Retirements galore as Ashwin, Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja and more mark the end of an era
3 months ago

Yearender 2024: Retirements galore as Ashwin, Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja and more mark the end of an era

Hindustan Times  

The year 2024 is drawing to a close, leaving behind a trail of unforgettable moments in cricket. This announcement was on unexpected lines, momentarily overshadowing the earlier retirement of Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rohit Sharma from T20Is, a decision they made shortly after India's T20 World Cup victory in Barbados. Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma Moments after …

'Ashwin wouldn't have retired if he knew India at MCG…': Ravi Shastri's mic drop remark on Washington Sundar's return
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3 months, 1 week ago

'Ashwin wouldn't have retired if he knew India at MCG…': Ravi Shastri's mic drop remark on Washington Sundar's return

Hindustan Times  

Former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri said Ravichandran Ashwin would not have retired in the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy had he known that India would be playing with two spin-bowling all-rounders in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG in Melbourne. ‘Ashwin wouldn’t have retired had he known…' Shastri said he would have kept Gill in the …

India vs Australia BGT 2024-25: Ravindra Jadeja dismisses young debutant Sam Konstas, Aussie player scores remarkable 60
3 months, 1 week ago

India vs Australia BGT 2024-25: Ravindra Jadeja dismisses young debutant Sam Konstas, Aussie player scores remarkable 60

Live Mint  

India vs Australia BGT 2024-25: India's Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Australia's promising young batter, Sam Konstas, as he played a remarkable debut at the Boxing Day Test of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26. Sam Konstas has become the fourth youngest Test debutant for Australia and received his baggy green cap from …

Jasprit Bumrah reaps rewards after Brisbane show; equals R Ashwin’s record in latest ICC Rankings for bowlers
3 months, 1 week ago

Jasprit Bumrah reaps rewards after Brisbane show; equals R Ashwin’s record in latest ICC Rankings for bowlers

Live Mint  

Jasprit Bumrah equalled Ravichandran Ashwin's record for most rating points by a Indian player in the latest ICC rankings for bowlers, announced on Wednesday. Bumrah was rewarded for his match haul of 9/94 including a 6/76 in the rain-hit drawn Brisbane Test to gain 14 ranking points to reach 904 rating points and consolidate his position at the top of …

Ind vs Australia Melbourne Test: After Ashwin’s retirement, India braces for a spin test at MCG
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3 months, 1 week ago

Ind vs Australia Melbourne Test: After Ashwin’s retirement, India braces for a spin test at MCG

The Hindu  

Gurgling babies clinging to their mothers, children running with abandon, a group of women sitting on the grass and having a chat, and seasoned cricketers becoming all melting chocolate with their partners and off-spring, constituted a slice of utopia on Christmas Day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. But with mostly Head scoring the runs while Steve Smith and Labuschagne have …

‘I got a real pasting from Ravi Shastri…’: Ashwin reveals getting bashed by former India head coach in England
3 months, 1 week ago

‘I got a real pasting from Ravi Shastri…’: Ashwin reveals getting bashed by former India head coach in England

Hindustan Times  

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recently retired from international cricket. Following the end of the Gabba Test against Australia on December 18, Ashwin called time on his career, finishing as India's second-highest wicket-taker across formats. Ashwin has now opened up about the time when he got a pasting from the former India head coach Ravi Shastri during the England tour in …

'Haven't seen Rahul Dravid exult like that. He came to me and said…': Ashwin's unforgettable 'you're in the squad' chat
3 months, 1 week ago

'Haven't seen Rahul Dravid exult like that. He came to me and said…': Ashwin's unforgettable 'you're in the squad' chat

Hindustan Times  

Who can forget Ravichandran Ashwin's iconic leave during the 2022 T20 World Cup match against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground? The off-spinner, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, recalled his decision to let the ball go and how he made former Team India head coach Rahul Dravid exult after India pulled off a miraculous win against Pakistan. …

R Ashwin opens up on his sudden retirement: 'Always wanted to leave things behind as nonchalantly as I can'
3 months, 1 week ago

R Ashwin opens up on his sudden retirement: 'Always wanted to leave things behind as nonchalantly as I can'

Firstpost  

Ashwin added that he wasn’t done as a cricketer even if he decided to bring the curtains down on his international career, and added that the thought of Nathan Lyon overtaking him on the wicket-takers’ list did not bother him. AP Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin opened up on his shock retirement midway during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy during a …

Ravichandran Ashwin breaks silence on international retirement; ‘Wanted to leave nonchalantly…’
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3 months, 1 week ago

Ravichandran Ashwin breaks silence on international retirement; ‘Wanted to leave nonchalantly…’

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin sent shockwaves across the entire cricketing world when he announced his retirement from cricket in the middle of Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia earlier this month. However, the 37 year old had now finally broken his silence on international cricket retirement giving insights behind why he took the decision at this stage in his career. …

No regrets about not captaining India, but would have enjoyed it: R Ashwin
3 months, 1 week ago

No regrets about not captaining India, but would have enjoyed it: R Ashwin

India Today  

Recently retired, R Ashwin stated that he has no regrets about his career, including missing the opportunity to captain the senior men’s national team. But I did not have any regret that I didn't go on to lead my country because these are not things that I can control," Ashwin told Sky Sports Podcast. "I have realised somebody needs to …

Ravichandran Ashwin ends silence on his decision to retire from international cricket: 'I have never been a person who…'
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3 months, 1 week ago

Ravichandran Ashwin ends silence on his decision to retire from international cricket: 'I have never been a person who…'

Hindustan Times  

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shocked the world when he announced his retirement from international cricket after the third Test against Australia at Gabba, Brisbane. However, Ashwin's case is totally different as several legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Erapalli Prasanna, and Kapil Dev wondered what led Ashwin to take the call. Erapalli Prasanna also said that Ashwin wasn't treated “very well” and …

'Ashwin has taken retirement...': Cheteshwar Pujara's blunt assessment on India's 'weak' bowling
3 months, 1 week ago

'Ashwin has taken retirement...': Cheteshwar Pujara's blunt assessment on India's 'weak' bowling

Hindustan Times  

Ever since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia got underway in November, questions have been raised against the Indian team combination, especially the bowling department. Cheteshwar Pujara reckons India's bowling has gotten weaker after the retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin. He said that if Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy are eventually chosen as the fourth and fifth options, then the bowling …

R Ashwin reveals the thought process behind sudden retirement
3 months, 1 week ago

R Ashwin reveals the thought process behind sudden retirement

India Today  

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has finally opened up about his retirement and the thought process behind making this monumental decision. During the announcement, Ashwin shared insights into his mindset, revealing that he doesn’t believe in holding onto things. Watch the video here- "It is the game that has always stood ahead of me" 🏏 An incredibly humble reflection of …

Filling Ashwin’s shoes will be a big challenge
3 months, 1 week ago

Filling Ashwin’s shoes will be a big challenge

New Indian Express  

Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement announcement came out of the blue. Ashwin’s mid-series announcement and return to India sparked a debate on whether he did it the right way, or should he have been given a ‘farewell Test’. Even if there was to be one at home for Ashwin, it would have been at least nine months away. Washington Sundar is there …

R Ashwin reflects on India career after retirement: Don't cry because it's over
3 months, 1 week ago

R Ashwin reflects on India career after retirement: Don't cry because it's over

India Today  

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin shared a heartfelt Instagram post just days after announcing his retirement from international cricket. Ashwin's post R Ashwin surprised many by retiring midway through the all-important Border Gavaskar Trophy. Minutes after India drew the third Test in Brisbane, Ashwin announced his retirement during a press conference alongside captain Rohit Sharma at the Gabba. When asked …

'India didn't treat Ashwin well': Prasanna makes bold 'replacement' remark amid Washington Sundar claims
3 months, 1 week ago

'India didn't treat Ashwin well': Prasanna makes bold 'replacement' remark amid Washington Sundar claims

Hindustan Times  

No one expected Ravichandran Ashwin to retire from international cricket midway through a crucial Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Erapalli Prasanna says Ravichandran Ashwin wasn't "treated well." Former India spinner Erapalli Prasanna has reacted to Ashwin's retirement, saying the 38-year-old wasn't "treated well" and it is a sad day for Indian cricket. I don’t think they treated him well because he was actually …

'When Sundar played the Perth Test, he said that's it': Ex-India cricketer on Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement
3 months, 1 week ago

'When Sundar played the Perth Test, he said that's it': Ex-India cricketer on Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement

Hindustan Times  

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced international retirement following the end of the third Test against Australia at Gabba, Brisbane. Ravichandran Ashwin announced his international retirement after the end of Gabba Test against Australia. When Washington Sundar played the Perth Test, he said 'that's it' Aakash Chopra reckons that Washington Sundar playing ahead of Ashwin might have led to the senior …

PM Modi reacts to Ravichandran Ashwin’s surprising retirement announcement: ’Bowled a carrom ball’
3 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi reacts to Ravichandran Ashwin’s surprising retirement announcement: ’Bowled a carrom ball’

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reacted to Ravichandran Ashwin's shocking retirement announcement by comparing it to the mysterious carrom balls bowled by the off-spinner. At a time when everyone was looking forward to many more off-breaks, you bowled a carrom ball that bowled everyone.” PM Modi wrote in a heartfelt letter to the off-spinner. The Prime Minister also made a …

Ashwin and Jadeja: A pair beyond compare
3 months, 1 week ago

Ashwin and Jadeja: A pair beyond compare

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne: It seemed odd to hear Ravindra Jadeja talk about R Ashwin in the past tense. Ashwin’s share was 317 wickets and Jadeja’s 270, yet the manner in which they achieved those numbers was anything but similar. We all know how Ashwin’s mind works,” Jadeja told reporters at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. You never realise the value of …

If they don't score: Jadeja's blunt take on top-order batsmen ahead of Boxing Day Test
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3 months, 1 week ago

If they don't score: Jadeja's blunt take on top-order batsmen ahead of Boxing Day Test

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday said lack of runs from the top-order builds pressure on the lower-order and called for an improved performance from the batting unit in the Boxing Day Test here.Jadeja played a crucial role in the rain-hit third Test against Australia at Brisbane, scoring a gritty 77 in the first innings to help India …

'5 Minutes Before Press Conference': Ashwin's Retirement Bombshell To 'Partner In Crime'
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3 months, 1 week ago

'5 Minutes Before Press Conference': Ashwin's Retirement Bombshell To 'Partner In Crime'

ABP News  

Ravichandran Ashwin stunned the cricketing world by announcing his retirement from international cricket during the ongoing IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ahead of IND vs AUS 4th Test in Melbourne, Jadeja addressed the press conference and shared his thoughts on Ashwin's unexpected announcement. Washington Sundar's recent performances hint that he may be seen as a potential long-term successor to Ravichandran …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Got to know about R Ashwin’s retirement when he went for the press conference, says Jadeja
3 months, 1 week ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Got to know about R Ashwin’s retirement when he went for the press conference, says Jadeja

The Hindu  

After a long stint at the nets followed by a workout in the gym, Ravindra Jadeja gulped a beverage and had a tiny bite of a savoury to fortify himself. Well that’s Ashwin, only he knows what’s in his head,” Jadeja said with a bemused smile. Asked for a self-appraisal following his performance in the third Test at Brisbane, that …

'We spent the whole day together and Ashwin didn't even give me a hint': Jadeja informed '5 mins' before retirement
3 months, 1 week ago

'We spent the whole day together and Ashwin didn't even give me a hint': Jadeja informed '5 mins' before retirement

Hindustan Times  

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was "shocked" like everyone else when Ravichandran Ashwin announced his international retirement following the conclusion of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba. Jadeja revealed that he got to know about the off-spinner's retirement just five minutes before the press conference, where Ashwin bid adieu to international cricket. Ashwin 'on-field mentor' for Jadeja Jadeja, …

Prithi, Ashwin’s wife, pens a tribute to her ‘all-time favourite cricketer’
3 months, 1 week ago

Prithi, Ashwin’s wife, pens a tribute to her ‘all-time favourite cricketer’

The Hindu  

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin concluded his illustrious international career following the end of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar series in Brisbane on Wednesday. Ashwin retired with 537 Test wickets at an average of 24, along with 3,503 runs, including six centuries. Following his retirement announcement, Ashwin’s wife Prithi Narayanan shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, highlighting the memories …

Harbhajan Singh opens up on rumoured rift with Ravichandran Ashwin: 'Little vocal about Indian pitches...'
3 months, 1 week ago

Harbhajan Singh opens up on rumoured rift with Ravichandran Ashwin: 'Little vocal about Indian pitches...'

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin bid adieu to international cricket earlier this week after he called time on his career following the end of the Gabba Test against Australia. Harbhajan Singh breaks silence on rumoured rift with Ravi Ashwin Throughout his career, Ashwin was compared with another legendary Indian spinner, Harbhajan Singh. 'Little vocal about pitches in India' Harbhajan Singh insisted he does …

Ravindra Jadeja explains how missing the first two BGT Tests helped him in Gabba
3 months, 1 week ago

Ravindra Jadeja explains how missing the first two BGT Tests helped him in Gabba

India Today  

India’s spin-bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja credited his improved performance in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to the time he spent out of the squad during the first two matches. AUS vs IND 3rd Test Day 5: Highlights | Scorecard "The first two Tests I didn’t play, but it gave me an opportunity to practice and get used to …

Will miss 'mentor' R Ashwin, but we need to move on: Ravindra Jadeja
3 months, 1 week ago

Will miss 'mentor' R Ashwin, but we need to move on: Ravindra Jadeja

India Today  

Ravindra Jadeja said that he would definitely miss Ravichandran Ashwin, who was an on-field mentor for him, but acknowledged the need to move forward following the legendary spinner's retirement from international cricket. Playing 58 Test matches together, Ashwin and Jadeja claimed a staggering 587 wickets, surpassing the legendary spin duo of Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh, who took 501 wickets …

Abhinav Mukund believes Ashwin contemplated retirement before final decision
3 months, 1 week ago

Abhinav Mukund believes Ashwin contemplated retirement before final decision

India Today  

Former India batter Abhinav Mukund revealed that the legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin had been contemplating retirement for months before he officially announced the end of his illustrious international career. Recalling long bus rides during the Ranji Trophy, Mukund highlighted Ashwin's penchant for leading games of Mafia, a deduction game that showcased his love for strategy and interaction. Mukund also reminisced …

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