Ajaz Patel makes history at Wankhede in IND vs NZ 3rd Test, becomes most successful overseas Test bowler to...
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Ajaz Patel makes history at Wankhede in IND vs NZ 3rd Test, becomes most successful overseas Test bowler to...

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Ajaz Patel made history during the 3rd Test between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai by becoming the highest overseas wicket-taker at a single venue in India. Patel surpassed Ian Botham's record of 22 wickets at Wankhede, taking 5 wickets in the 1st innings and following it up with a 4-wicket haul in the 2nd innings. Ajaz Patel on his Mumbai connection: Ahead of the start of 3rd test match at Wankhede, Patel had shared some snippets about his special relationship with Mumbai, the city of his birth. Expectations are high, but my focus is entirely on giving my best in the next Test," the Kiwi spinner added Ajaz Patel's stunning spell puts New Zealand in driver's seat: Starting Day 3 at Wankhede, India were in a strong position, needing just one wicket to bowl New Zealand out for an expected target around the 140s.

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New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 113 runs in rain-hit 2nd ODI to win series
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New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 113 runs in rain-hit 2nd ODI to win series

The Hindu  

Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman made half centuries in a 112-run second-wicket partnership which helped New Zealand to a 113-run win over Sri Lanka in the second one-day international on Wednesday and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Ravindra made 79 from 63 balls and Chapman scored 62 from 52 as New Zealand reached 255-9 batting first in …

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 113 runs in rain-hit 2nd ODI to win series
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1 day, 10 hours ago

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 113 runs in rain-hit 2nd ODI to win series

Associated Press  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman made half centuries in a 112-run second-wicket partnership which helped New Zealand to a 113-run win over Sri Lanka in the second one-day international on Wednesday and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Ravindra made 79 from 63 balls and Chapman scored 62 from 52 as New Zealand reached …

Jasprit Bumrah achieves career-best rating after India's Test series loss
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Jasprit Bumrah achieves career-best rating after India's Test series loss

India Today  

The latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings brought mixed news for cricket fans, particularly Indian supporters. Jasprit Bumrah, India’s ace fast bowler, achieved a career-best rating of 908 points, solidifying his position as the top-ranked bowler in Test cricket. However, this milestone came amidst India’s 3-1 series loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which also ended India’s hopes of …

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

Can Jasprit Bumrah’s India defend 161 in IND vs AUS 5th Test? A look at top 5 lowest totals defended at SCG
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Can Jasprit Bumrah’s India defend 161 in IND vs AUS 5th Test? A look at top 5 lowest totals defended at SCG

Live Mint  

Team India had a forgetful start to their innings on Day 3 of the final Test match at Sydney, losing 4 wickets in quick succession and posing a total of just 161 runs for Australia to chase in the fourth innings. Lowest defended total at the SCG: The lowest ever total defended at the SCG goes back to 1887 during …

"His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test
4 days, 23 hours ago

"His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar reacted to wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's exceptional knock on the second day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. "His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test Pant played a marvellous …

Sydney Test: India 141-6 at stumps, lead by 145 runs against Australia
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Sydney Test: India 141-6 at stumps, lead by 145 runs against Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Rishabh Pant smashed a whirlwind 32-ball 61 as India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test here on Saturday. Pant hit the second-fastest fifty for India in Test cricket, reaching the landmark off just 29 balls as the visitors opted for an attacking strategy in their second …

AUS vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah breaks 46-year-old Indian Test record in Australia
5 days, 11 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah breaks 46-year-old Indian Test record in Australia

India Today  

Star India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in the history books as he registered the most wickets by an Indian bowler in a Test series in Australia on Saturday, January 4. Bumrah achieved the feat on Day 2 of the fifth Test at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney as he dismissed Marnus Labuschagne in his second over of …

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead
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India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test on Saturday. India's biggest fear may have come true as captain Jasprit Bumrah was spotted leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground in his training kit but they responded by shredding Australia's lower order …

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead
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India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test on Saturday. India's biggest fear may have come true as captain Jasprit Bumrah was spotted leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground in his training kit but they responded by shredding Australia's lower order …

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia
6 days, 11 hours ago

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia

Al Jazeera  

Australia gain the early advantage in Sydney in the World Test Championship deciding fifth Test against India. India dropped skipper Rohit Sharma but their batting woes continued as they were dismissed for 185 on the opening day of the crucial fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. Boland precipitated the end of India’s laboured innings early in the final …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 31: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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India TV Sports Wrap on December 31: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

After the thrilling Test match in Melbourne, the focus now shifts to Sydney where the New Year Test will be played between India and Australia. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Rohit Sharma admits Jasprit Bumrah is being over bowled in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Rohit Sharma has admitted that Jasprit Bumrah is being over bowled in the ongoing Test series …

Rohit Sharma wary of over-bowling Jasprit Bumrah in Australia: Been very careful
1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma wary of over-bowling Jasprit Bumrah in Australia: Been very careful

India Today  

India skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged the potential risk of over-bowling ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia but emphasised the extensive measures taken to manage his workload. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Rohit Sharma admitted to the challenges of balancing Bumrah’s exceptional form with the need to protect him from overexertion. Bumrah has bowled a …

Jasprit Bumrah fastest Indian to 200 Test wickets, 4th-quickest overall; breaks Garner's stunning bowling average record
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1 week, 4 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah fastest Indian to 200 Test wickets, 4th-quickest overall; breaks Garner's stunning bowling average record

Hindustan Times  

Jasprit Bumrah achieved a remarkable feat on Sunday, becoming the fastest Indian bowler to reach 200 Test wickets during the ongoing Boxing Day Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. India's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Australia's Mitchell Marsh during play on the day four of the fourth cricket test With this achievement, Bumrah …

Jasprit Bumrah completes 200 Test wickets with Travis Head dismissal, becomes first bowler in history to…
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1 week, 4 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah completes 200 Test wickets with Travis Head dismissal, becomes first bowler in history to…

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Jasprit Bumrah has become the fastest Indian bowler to take 200 wickets in Test cricket, joining teammate Ravindra Jadeja, both of whom reached the milestone in 44 Test matches. Jasprit Bumrah creates history with 200th wicket: Jasprit Bumrah has also become the first bowler in Test history to nab 200 or more wickets with an average under 20. Fastest bowler …

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah becomes fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets
1 week, 4 days ago

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah becomes fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets

India Today  

Jasprit Bumrah has become the fastest Indian pacer to reach the landmark of 200 wickets in Test cricket. Bumrah reached the landmark in his 44th Test, thereby also becoming the joint second-fastest to 200 Test wickets along with Ravindra Jadeja. Ravi Ashwin, who retired after the Brisbane Test, stays the fastest Indian after he picked up his 200th Test wicket …

Jasprit Bumrah scripts Test history; goes past McGrath, Imran Khan on elite list; breaks India's WTC record
1 week, 4 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah scripts Test history; goes past McGrath, Imran Khan on elite list; breaks India's WTC record

India TV News  

Jasprit Bumrah is God. At 8,484 balls, which Bumrah took to get to the milestone, he was the fourth fastest in terms of balls bowled to get to 200 Test wickets. With Head's wicket, Bumrah also got to 72 scalps for the current WTC cycle, the most by an Indian bowler in a cycle as he went past R Ashwin's …

Nitish Reddy's witty post for Siraj after MCG hundred: I also believe in Siraj bhai
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Nitish Reddy's witty post for Siraj after MCG hundred: I also believe in Siraj bhai

India Today  

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy wrote a witty post for Mohammed Siraj on his social media handles after his magnificent century vs Australia. IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Day 3 Live Updates | Full Scorecard The last batter to walk in was Mohammed Siraj, who isn’t known for his good batting prowess. Border Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage After the rain …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Could have got Konstas out 6, 7 times in the first two overs, says Jasprit Bumrah
1 week, 5 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Could have got Konstas out 6, 7 times in the first two overs, says Jasprit Bumrah

The Hindu  

Australia’s Sam Konstas delivered one of the most eye-catching debut performances by a batter in recent times, smashing a 65-ball 60 against India in Melbourne on Day 1 of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Test. “Initially, I felt I could have got him out 6-7 times in the first two overs, but that’s how cricket goes. Some days it pays off, it …

Nitish Kumar Reddy's defiant knock helps India avoid follow-on, reach 325/7 at tea on Day 3 of Boxing Day Test
1 week, 5 days ago

Nitish Kumar Reddy's defiant knock helps India avoid follow-on, reach 325/7 at tea on Day 3 of Boxing Day Test

Firstpost  

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy was batting on 85, stitching together an unbroken 104-run stand for the eighth wicket with fellow all-rounder Washington Sundar batting on 40. India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy raises his bat after completing his maiden Test half-century on Day 3 of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne. AP Nitish Kumar Reddy continued to impress in his …

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Nitish Reddy headlines IND comeback with maiden ton, trail by 116 runs
1 week, 5 days ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Nitish Reddy headlines IND comeback with maiden ton, trail by 116 runs

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Nitish Kumar Reddy’s maiden ton initiated comeback mode for India on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match vs Australia, in Melbourne on Saturday. The all-rounder remained unbeaten at 105* off 176 balls, as India reached 358/9 in 116 overs at Stumps, in response to Australia’s first innings total …

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Nitish Reddy headlines IND comeback with maiden ton, trail by 116 runs
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India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Nitish Reddy headlines IND comeback with maiden ton, trail by 116 runs

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Nitish Kumar Reddy’s maiden ton initiated comeback mode for India on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match vs Australia, in Melbourne on Saturday. The all-rounder remained unbeaten at 105* off 176 balls, as India reached 358/9 in 116 overs at Stumps, in response to Australia’s first innings total …

Drop underperforming Mohammed Siraj, be brutally upfront with him: Sunil Gavaskar
1 week, 6 days ago

Drop underperforming Mohammed Siraj, be brutally upfront with him: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said the messaging needs to be clear when talking about Mohammed Siraj's performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Not a big fan of resting players on important tours, Gavaskar urged the team management to drop the fast bowler and be 'brutally upfront' when giving feedback about his performances, especially in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. …

ICC Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah Equals Ravichandran Ashwin's Record Of Highest-Rated Indian Test Bowler
2 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 …

Jasprit Bumrah achieves India's joint-highest rating ever in ICC rankings, matches Ravichandran Ashwin
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Ravichandran Ashwin uncovers Travis Head's clever 'ploy' to outsmart Jasprit Bumrah and co.
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Ravichandran Ashwin uncovers Travis Head's clever 'ploy' to outsmart Jasprit Bumrah and co.

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin is widely considered as one of the sharpest readers of the game, has been significantly active on X since his retirement earlier this month, following the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. On Wednesday, the off-spinner shared an interesting observation regarding Travis Head’s batting drills as the Australian batter prepared for the upcoming Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. …

'I don't blow kisses to my better half sitting in dressing room or hospitality box': Ravichandran Ashwin debunks myths
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'I don't blow kisses to my better half sitting in dressing room or hospitality box': Ravichandran Ashwin debunks myths

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin is as good with his words as he is wtih his skills on the cricket field. Ravichandran Ashwin with his wife Ashwin's memoir was released in July this year, some five months before he announced his retirement from international cricket in the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. One of the biggest myths about him, Ashwin said, was that …

Ravichandran Ashwin won a lot games for India on his own: Rangana Herath
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin won a lot games for India on his own: Rangana Herath

Hindustan Times  

Rangana Herath made two Test tours of India, playing a cumulative five matches. You need to stick to the basics, win the small, little pieces so that the big piece takes care of itself.” Even though they lost to his home country, Herath believes the tour of Sri Lanka shortly before they embarked for India helped the Kiwis immensely. “It's …

Ravichandran Ashwin ends silence on his decision to retire from international cricket: 'I have never been a person who…'
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2 weeks, 2 days 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
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Ashwin and Jadeja: A pair beyond compare
2 weeks, 4 days 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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2 weeks, 5 days 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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2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Harbhajan Singh opens up on rumoured rift with Ravichandran Ashwin: 'Little vocal about Indian pitches...'
2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

I got to know R Ashwin was retiring 5 minutes before he announced it: Ravindra Jadeja
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

R Ashwin was frustrated by being overlooked in overseas conditions: Aakash Chopra
2 weeks, 5 days ago

R Ashwin was frustrated by being overlooked in overseas conditions: Aakash Chopra

India Today  

Former India cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra feels veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was frustrated with being consistently overlooked in overseas conditions. Aakash Chopra also shared his opinion on the matter and said that the veteran spinner may have been frustrated by being continuously overlooked in overseas conditions by the team management. Further speaking ahead, Chopra also mentioned that being …

Ravichandran Ashwin picks his successor post-retirement, announces it on social media; who is he?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin picks his successor post-retirement, announces it on social media; who is he?

Live Mint  

With the sudden and unexpected retirement announcement by India's decorated off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin following a draw against Australia in the third Test at Brisbane, a void was created in the Indian cricket team, and one question on everyone's mind was who would replace the spin wizard. Soon after Ashwin's retirement announcement, India's off-spin all-rounder Washington Sundar penned a heartfelt tribute …

R Ashwin's wife pens heartfelt tribute to spinner: Share memes all day, bug our kids
2 weeks, 6 days ago

R Ashwin's wife pens heartfelt tribute to spinner: Share memes all day, bug our kids

India Today  

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s wife Prithi Narayanan penned down an emotional tribute to her husband, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket. His wife Prithi Narayanan also penned a long emotional tribute recalling his cricketing journey over the years as the two stood by each other during the highs and lows of life. “The big wins, the MOS awards, …

Promised myself India won't lose another home series after England 2012: R Ashwin
2 weeks, 6 days 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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2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

'Even if he wasn't playing next 2 Tests...': Clarke 'surprised', says Ashwin 'could have waited' for retirement
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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

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

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

Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir the only ones to know R Ashwin would retire; all others, including Kohli, were shocked
3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir the only ones to know R Ashwin would retire; all others, including Kohli, were shocked

Hindustan Times  

Only captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir reportedly knew about Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement plans. Moments after Ashwin, in a press conference with captain Rohit by his side, announced that December 18 was going to be his last day as India cricketer, Kohli took to social media to confirm that he only came to know about Ashwin's decision during …

Ashwin returns to India a day after surprise retirement announcement
3 weeks ago

Ashwin returns to India a day after surprise retirement announcement

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: A day after announcing his retirement from international cricket midway into the Test series against Australia, India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made a quiet early-morning return to the country here on Thursday. Ashiwn could be seen was escorted out of the Chennai International Airport by local officials as fans took photographs before he left with his family without talking to …

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

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

DC Edit | Ashwin retires with a spin
3 weeks 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 …

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