1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Akash Deep won't play another Test as...': Ashwin blasts 'unfair' selection act making India weaker side than Australia

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, on Thursday, revealed the major reason why India are a less dominant force in world cricket compared to Australia as he outlined the ideological differences in the two cricketing powerhouses. Former India bowler Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates the wicket of England's batter Ben Duckett during the first day of the first Test cricket match between India and England Ashwin, who retired at the end of the Gabba Test against Australia in December last year during the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Test series, reckoned India are miles behind Australia because the bowlers are backed by the selectors or the team management as much as the batters, and hence said that fast bowler Akash Deep is unlikely to get another Test match appearance after returning from Down Under with less wickets, but insisted that the same won't happen to a batter. The former India bowler further explained that with Australia knowing that their true strength lies in their bowlers, they are able to perform better in Test matches or tournaments. "Even though we have everything, I still think Australia are a dominant force because they know where their roots are and they know bowlers are their main guys who will win Test matches and tournaments.

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2 months 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, …

2 months, 1 week ago

How Virat Kohli gifted Akash Deep his bat that saved Gabba Test for India

India Today

India pacer Akash Deep has revealed the story about how he got one of Virat Kohli's signature bats, which would help him save the Gabba Test for his side during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Akash Deep played a stunning knock of 31 against the Aussies during the Gabba Test, which proved to be crucial as India were able to avoid the …

2 months, 1 week ago

The 10 Test cricketers with the most to prove in 2025: Four Englishmen who have it all to do before the Ashes, the India batter who's numbers are 'borderline criminal' and the Aussie who has been left

Daily Mail

It’s going to be another big year for Test cricket, with the World Test Championship final at Lord’s, England hosting India for five games, and finally the Ashes. It’s hard to overstate just how badly England need Ben Stokes to be in a position to bowl Babar Azam recently made three fifties in South Africa - but needs to find …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Jaiswal and Nitish impress, Siraj delivers and more positives for Team India despite Test series loss

Firstpost

Despite suffering a 1-3 Test series defeat to Australia Down Under, India still had quite a few positives to takeaway. Team India surrendered the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia Down Under, with the Pat Cummins-led side ending India’s decade of dominance with a 3-1 series triumph. IND vs AUS | Five tough decisions Team India will have to make after an …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Virat, Rohit To Sit Out? Two Fresh Faces Likely To Make Playing XI In Sydney

ABP News

India probable playing XI for IND vs AUS 5th Test: The India cricket team, presently under immense pressure and criticism, is expected to field a refreshed lineup for upcoming IND vs AUS 5th Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney with India's World Test Championship final dreams hanging by a thread. A loss in IND vs AUS 5th Test would all …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Anil Kumble: Ashwin should have played in every match outside India

The Hindu

Ravichandran Ashwin is a matchwinner. Formative years: The first time Anil Kumble saw Ravichandran Ashwin in person was in the 2011 IPL final, where Ashwin’s 3 for 16 helped CSK beat RCB. | Photo Credit: PTI A good-quality batter or bowler should be able to adapt, and Ashwin has, even though he has not had the opportunity to play in …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Akash Deep out of Sydney Test with back issue, confirms coach Gambhir

India Today

India coach Gautam Gambhir has confirmed that pacer Akash Deep is ruled out of the fifth and final Test against Australia, starting Friday in Sydney, due to a stiff back. "Akash Deep is out with a back issue," India coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed during the pre-match press conference. Harshit Rana, who made his debut in Perth, was also included in …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND : Jasprit Bumrah let down by his pace-bowling mates yet again

India Today

Star India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah once again failed to get support from the other seamers in the Indian bowling attack on Day 2 of the fourth Test against Australia. Siraj has picked up 13 wickets from four matches so far at an average of 33.30, economy of 4.07 and a strike rate of 49. IND vs AUS, 4th Test: …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘What's the point of playing them if you don't trust them?': Shastri, Gavaskar lambast Rohit Sharma, India bowlers

Hindustan Times

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar and former India head coach Ravi Shastri minced no words in calling out India's poor performance in the first session on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne. Gavaskar said India's fast bowler Akash Deep, who started the proceedings along with Mohammed Siraj on Friday, "wasted the new ball". India's Virat …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia’s batsmen take control against India on day one of fourth Test

Al Jazeera

Teenager Sam Konstas captured plenty of attention with a superb batting debut on day one of fourth Test in Melbourne. India fought back with four late wickets to leave Australia on 311 for six on day one of the fourth Test after teen debutant Sam Konstas had lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a thrilling knock in the morning. …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

ICC Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah Equals Ravichandran Ashwin's Record Of Highest-Rated Indian Test Bowler

ABP News

India’s spearhead pacer Jasprit Bumrah has solidified his top spot in the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings after his phenomenal performance in Brisbane. With his rating, Bumrah equalled the record set by former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in December 2016, and became the joint highest-rated Indian Test bowler in ICC history. Australia’s Travis Head continued his remarkable run in the ongoing …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah achieves India's joint-highest rating ever in ICC rankings, matches Ravichandran Ashwin

Hindustan Times

Jasprit Bumrah attained the joint-highest rating points ever achieved by a Test bowler by an Indian after another excellent performance in the third match of their ICC World Test Championship series against Australia in Melbourne. India's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates with teammate Ravichandran Ashwin Bumrah, who finished with a match-haul of nine for 94, added 14 points to his tally and …

3 months 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 …

3 months 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 …

3 months ago

The ability to take 20 wickets is not that good in Indian team: Cheteshwar Pujara

New Indian Express

"We will have to think about that, because if you want to win a Test match, then you have to take 20 wickets, and the ability to take 20 wickets is not that good, the supporting role of the other bowlers is not good, so we will have to improve that as soon as possible, and how that will be, …

‘When you save a Test from that position, it gives everyone confidence’: Akash Deep on Gabba Test, partnership with Bumrah

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3 months ago

‘When you save a Test from that position, it gives everyone confidence’: Akash Deep on Gabba Test, partnership with Bumrah

The Hindu

A massive 9417 km split Bihar’s Dehri from Melbourne. If Rohit Sharma’s men are placed at 1-1 in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, a large credit is due to the way Akash performed at the Gabba. That makes me feel good and proud.” Talk veered towards his 47-run last-wicket partnership with Bumrah at the Gabba, and he responded: “Honestly, when …

3 months ago

AUS vs IND: We feel we can bowl a lot fuller, says Indian pacer Akash Deep

The Hindu

A massive 9417 kilometres split Bihar’s Dehri from Melbourne. If Rohit Sharma’s men are placed at 1-1 in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, a large credit is due to the way Akash performed at the Gabba. That makes me feel good and proud.” Talk veered towards his 47-run last-wicket partnership with Bumrah at the Gabba, and he responded: “Honestly, when …

3 months ago

Jasprit Bumrah’s advice: Akash Deep praises India’s master pacer after batting heroics in Gabba Test

Live Mint

India’s fast bowler Akash Deep became a hero in the 3rd Test match at the Gabba. With India on the brink of a follow-on, Akash Deepand Jasprit Bumrah delivered a crucial last-wicket partnership that helped the team secure a draw and maintain the series scoreline at 1-1. Speaking to reporters at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Akash Deep revealed that his …

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

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3 months 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 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 …

3 months 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 …

3 months ago

Former Pakistan Cricketer Backs ‘Genius’ R Ashwin For BCCI or ICC Leadership In Future

ABP News

New Delhi: As Ravichandran Ashwin, one of cricket's most celebrated spinners, left fans and experts shocked by his sudden exit from international cricket, the former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif showered huge praise on the India star for his tactical acumen and sharp cricketing brain, saying the 38-year-old has the ability to "take over the BCCI and ICC in future". Ashwin …

3 months ago

Promised myself India won't lose another home series after England 2012: R Ashwin

India Today

India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin recently shared his self-promise from the early days of his career that he wouldn’t let India lose another home series. In the special video feature, Ashwin shared the promise he made to himself about not letting India lose another series after losing against England in 2012 at home. Ashwin played a pivotal role in India’s over …

R Ashwin retires: India's greatest match-winner deserved more respect

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3 months ago

R Ashwin retires: India's greatest match-winner deserved more respect

India Today

Ravichandran Ashwin, one of cricket’s most decorated spinners, stunned the cricketing world with the announcement of his retirement. ASHWIN DESERVED A BETTER FAREWELL Ashwin’s father, Ravichandran, alleged that his son faced humiliation, which may have influenced his decision to retire during India’s ongoing tour of Australia. Regardless of when or how he chooses to step away, his legacy as one …

3 months ago

"I think what stands out...": Shastri reveals key to Ashwin's greatness

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, : Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri opened up on what made recently retired all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin such a special player, saying he desired to evolve with times and learn "new tricks" that helped him achieve greatness. ": Shastri reveals key to Ashwin's greatness Ashwin called time on his prolific career at the end of the Gabba Test, …

3 months ago

'Even if he wasn't playing next 2 Tests...': Clarke 'surprised', says Ashwin 'could have waited' for retirement

Hindustan Times

Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement left many surprised on Wednesday, as the veteran Indian spinner called time on his international career after the Brisbane Test. Michael Clarke, the legendary former Australian captain, has also reacted to Ashwin's retirement, stating he didn't expect it to happen in the middle of the series. India's Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates Two Tests remain in the Border-Gavaskar …

3 months ago

Kapil Dev says R Ashwin deserved a better farewell: 'I would have sent him with a lot of respect'

Firstpost

India’s 1983 World Cup-winning captain, Kapil Dev, expressed on Thursday that he wished for Ravichandran Ashwin to leave the game with “a lot of respect,” rather than the subdued conclusion to a remarkable career that the 38-year-old has experienced. Image: AP Kapil Dev feels that Ravichandran Ashwin deserved a better farewell as the veteran off-spinner took a sudden retirement from …

3 months ago

Ravichandran Ashwin: Lesser-known records and milestones of the legendary Indian spinner

Hindustan Times

Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, marking the end of a glittering career that spanned over a decade. Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket at the end of the third India vs Australia Test in Brisbane. Lesser-known records of Ravichandran Ashwin Second most wickets at home by an Indian bowler Ashwin ended his career …

3 months ago

'Did Ashwin want to break Kumble's record?': Gavaskar claims India legend lost steam, lack of chances led to retirement

Hindustan Times

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, on Wednesday, admitted that Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement announcement was always on the cards given India's Test fixtures for 2025, before speculating that the veteran bowler had lost his steam and realised the lack of opportunities in the future, which played a key role in him taking the call midway through the Australia Test series. Sunil …

3 months ago

Ashwin retirement: Four spinners who could break into the India Test team

The Hindu

India’s premier off-spinner, R. Ashwin, announced his retirement after day five of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy third Test in Brisbane. Washington Sundar of India celebrates taking the wicket of Nathan Lyon of Australia for a duck during day four of the First Test match in the series between Australia and India at Perth Stadium. FILE PHOTO: India’s Kuldeep Yadav appeals for …

3 months ago

From Chennai to Melbourne: R Ashwin’s top spells for India

The Hindu

As Ravichandran Ashwin called time on his international career on Wednesday, it is fitting to look back at some of his best performances in an India jersey: finishing with 537 Test wickets, 156 ODI wickets, and 72 T20I wickets, along with five Test centuries. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar 6-41 vs Australia, Bengaluru, 2017 One of Ashwin’s finest performances …

3 months ago

Ravichandran Ashwin retires from Tests: Let's take a look at his records in this format

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, : India's decorated off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will go down as one of Indian cricket's all-time greats. Ravichandran Ashwin retires from Tests: Let's take a look at his records in this format From a sizeable wickets tally to an achievement that is the envy of Test all-rounders, here's a list of the records the 38-year-old holds as he called …

3 months ago

R Ashwin's childhood coach surprised with retirement call: Could've played on

India Today

Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India’s finest-ever red-ball spinners, left the cricketing world stunned by announcing his retirement from international cricket on December 18, following India’s draw in the Gabba Test against Australia. The abrupt decision also surprised Ashwin’s childhood coach, Sunil Subramanian, who believed the legendary spinner had the ability to represent India in the 2025-2027 World Test Championship cycle. …

3 months ago

R Ashwin, a student of the game and professor of spin, leaves an unmatched legacy

India Today

Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement undoubtedly marks the end of an era. A World Cup winner, Ashwin's towering achievements in Test cricket often overshadowed his brilliance in white-ball cricket. Ashwin loves chess, and he brought the game's strategic intricacies to the cricket pitch, constantly outsmarting batters at the other end. While his presence in whites remained constant, Ashwin's reinvention ensured he remained …

3 months ago

DC Edit | Ashwin retires with a spin

Deccan Chronicle

Many eyebrows in Indian cricket circles were raised with the news coming in from Australia on Wednesday when Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from the game midway through the five-Test series. This one surely turned the other way.With 537 wickets from 106 Tests, Ashwin is India’s second-highest wicket-taker in the format, behind leg-spinner Anil Kumble. The Tamil Nadu player was …

3 months ago

Ashwin: Complete package, restless innovator

Hindustan Times

Brisbane: On their trips to India, visiting cricket teams can rest easy now. R Ashwin stymied them with changes of angle, pace, delivery stride and just about anything else you could think of to carve a spot for himself among the greatest to have played this game. Since November 6, 2011 — when Ashwin made his Test debut — India …

3 months ago

From Starring In Champions Trophy Final To 500 Test Wickets: Ashwin's Biggest Moments

ABP News

As R Ashwin brings curtains down on his illustrious career, he leaves behind a remarkable legacy. * Fastest bowler to 250, 300 and 500 Test Wickets Ashwin became the fastest cricketer to reach 250, 300 and 500 wickets in Test cricket. *Second Indian cricketer to 500 Test Wickets The off-spinner became the second Indian bowler after former skipper Anil Kumble …

3 months ago

‘Bumrah was guiding Akash Deep, resolve shown by Rahul-Jadeja…’: Gavaskar's point-blank assessment of IND's Gabba show

Hindustan Times

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar suggested that the fightback India displayed to draw the Gabba Test has made the series open once again with two Tests left to play. The solid fighting half-centuries from KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and resilience from tailenders Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah helped India avoid follow-on after the first innings, while the rest of the work …

3 months ago

Ashwin, match-winner & innovator for the ages

Hindustan Times

Few bowlers have had an impact on Indian cricket as deep and for as long, as Ravichandran Ashwin. India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests, with 537 scalps in 106 matches after Anil Kumble, announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, soon after India’s third Test against Australia in Brisbane ended in a draw. From the carrom ball to the doosra, …

‘Emotional’ Virat Kohli lauds India legend Ravichandran Ashwin after shock retirement

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3 months ago

‘Emotional’ Virat Kohli lauds India legend Ravichandran Ashwin after shock retirement

The Independent

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3 months ago

From starring in Champions Trophy final to 500 Test wickets: Ashwin's biggest moments

Hindustan Times

Brisbane, As R Ashwin brings curtains down on his illustrious career, he leaves behind a remarkable legacy. * Fastest bowler to 250, 300 and 500 Test Wickets Ashwin became the fastest cricketer to reach 250, 300 and 500 wickets in Test cricket. *Second Indian cricketer to 500 Test Wickets The off-spinner became the second Indian bowler after former skipper Anil …

3 months ago

Ravichandran Ashwin retirement: Best performances across career - From 1 not out vs Pakistan to Sydney heroics in 2021

Live Mint

Ravichandran Ashwin drew curtains on his long 14-year international career on Wednesday, after India's drawn Test match against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. From his two wickets against Australia in the 2011 ODI World Cup quarterfinal to his heroics in the Champions Trophy final a year later in England, Ravichandran Ashwin's list of memorable performances is long. 2/52 against …

3 months ago

Ravichandran Ashwin retirement: Best performances across career - From 1 not out vs Pakistan to Sydney heroics in 2021

Live Mint

3 months ago

Ravichandran Ashwin: 9 biggest records from veteran spinner's glittering India career

Firstpost

Ravichandran Ashwin had a remarkable international cricket career, more so in Tests, where he broke several records and milestones. India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin enjoyed a stellar international career, more so in Tests, finishing with 537 wickets in the longest format. Reuters Ravichandran Ashwin officially wrapped up a remarkable 14-year career in international cricket on Wednesday after he announced retirement following …

3 months ago

Cricket fraternity lauds Ravichandran Ashwin's illustrious Test career following his retirement

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, : The cricketing fraternity took to social media to praise 38-year-old off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin following his announcement of retirement from Test cricket after the conclusion of the Brisbane Test at the Gabba on Wednesday. Cricket fraternity lauds Ravichandran Ashwin's illustrious Test career following his retirement India's celebrated off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed his decision to retire from international cricket …

3 months ago

14 years of camaraderie: Virat Kohli pens emotional note for Ashwin

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Luminaries from the world of cricket on Wednesday doffed their hats to "all-time great" Ravichandran Ashwin after he announced his retirement from international cricket, leaving the game a little poorer after enriching it through a glorious career. Longtime India teammate Virat Kohli penned an emotional tribute, recalling their "14 years of camaraderie", current coach Gautam Gambhir hailed his …

3 months ago

Ravichandran Ashwin makes special mention for 4 Indian teammates during retirement speech, says ’There’s a bit left…’

Live Mint

Ravichandran Ashwin made a special mention for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara during his retirement speech on Wednesday after the veteran off-spinner bid adieu to international cricket after an illustrious career that spanned for 14 years. Ashwin's retirement from international cricket came moments after India drew the third Test against Australia in the ongoing Border Gavaskar …

3 months ago

R Ashwin retires from international cricket following India's drawn Test against Australia in BGT

Firstpost

Veteran India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, following the conclusion of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane that ended in a draw. Ravichandran Ashwin retires from all forms of international cricket “This will be my last day as an Indian cricket in all formats of the game at the international level. …

3 months ago

Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket

The Hindu

Indian off-spinner R Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, following the conclusion of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia in Brisbane. A member of India’s victorious squad in the 2011 World Cup, Ashwin had limited opportunities during the tournament, playing second fiddle to Harbhajan Singh. However, he made his mark in the 2015 World Cup, taking …

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