Ravichandran Ashwin: The spinner who shattered status-quo
3 months, 1 week ago

Ravichandran Ashwin: The spinner who shattered status-quo

The Hindu  

To bowl spin is to pause, reflect, tease and torment. When Ashwin emerged through the ranks, fine-tuning his craft in the tough TNCA league while also coping with excess analysis from a knowledgeable Tamil Nadu cricketing fraternity, India still had Harbhajan Singh doing his bit in the slow art. The gist Ashwin constantly reinvented himself, adding new deliveries and also gifted a cult status to the carrom ball from Chennai’s streets During his more than a decade-long stint with the national team, only twice did India falter at home, once against the visiting Englishmen in 2012 and more recently against New Zealand Ashwin the spinner always overpowered Ashwin the batter in terms of the perception sweepstakes. But he was a fine batter, and six Test hundreds is a testimony to his ability It was just a matter of time before Ashwin became India’s number one spinner. Climbing through Chennai’s club cricket with its undercurrent of corporate rivalries, Ashwin leant on the skills he had and the new ones he acquired.

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Ashwin slams superstar culture in Indian team; questions India picking five spinners for Champions Trophy
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ashwin slams superstar culture in Indian team; questions India picking five spinners for Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

Indian spin legend R. Ashwin spoke out against the prevailing superstar culture in the team and said Indian cricketers should not be treated as demigods so that they remain grounded and relatable to common people. Ashwin, India’s most successful off-spinner with 765 international wickets across formats, said batting maestros such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma scoring a century should …

R Ashwin was insulted, deserved to retire with dignity: Manoj Tiwary
2 months, 3 weeks ago

R Ashwin was insulted, deserved to retire with dignity: Manoj Tiwary

India Today  

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has slammed the Indian team management for mishandling Ravichandran Ashwin in Australia. In an interview with the Press Trust of India, the former Bengal captain alleged that Ashwin was insulted, which led to his retirement from international cricket. On Ashwin, the former Bengal player said that Ashwin was insulted as the Indian management kept bringing …

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’ …

Wriddhiman Saha: What defines Ashwin is his openness to suggestions
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Wriddhiman Saha: What defines Ashwin is his openness to suggestions

The Hindu  

When I made my Test debut in February 2010, Harbhajan Singh was spearheading India’s spin department, along with Amit Mishra. Keeping up to ‘Ash’, as we fondly call Ashwin, boosted my confidence and helped me read spinners better. Batting in the lower middle order has its own challenges, but I am glad that Ashwin, Jaddu, and I could forge partnerships …

'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 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 …

Ashwin might have got the time right, but the timing was all wrong
3 months, 1 week ago

Ashwin might have got the time right, but the timing was all wrong

The Hindu  

Retirements come in stages, that’s the modern way. Ravichandran Ashwin will be seen in action at the IPL, and possibly even tennis ball cricket back home. Ashwin’s father might have let out the cat that everybody knew was in the bag by saying Ashwin felt humiliated at his treatment. Remarkably, Ashwin played all 65 Tests that India played at home …

'I don't blow kisses to my better half sitting in dressing room or hospitality box': Ravichandran Ashwin debunks myths
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3 months, 1 week ago

'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 …

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 …

Who'll fill Ravichandran Ashwin's shoes? The problem-solver leaves Team India with one
3 months, 1 week ago

Who'll fill Ravichandran Ashwin's shoes? The problem-solver leaves Team India with one

India Today  

When you think of Ravichandran Ashwin, you cannot help but recall the heart-stopping clash against Pakistan during the T20 World Cup 2022. Weeks later, Virender Sehwag’s Christmas morning tweet—“the scientist has done it.”—immortalised another Ashwin master-class. When Ashwin stepped onto the field, he wasn’t merely a cricketer; he was a chess master in whites, plotting moves and countermoves with an …

Ashwin: Pressure off my back, I see myself doing a lot more in the next few years
3 months, 1 week ago

Ashwin: Pressure off my back, I see myself doing a lot more in the next few years

The Hindu  

Free from the immense pressure of being an Indian cricketer, Ravichandran Ashwin envisions a more active and impactful role in cricket in the coming years. In a chat with former England captains, Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain, on Sky Cricket Podcast, Ashwin revealed that one of the reasons he retired in the middle of the series is that he did …

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 …

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 …

'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 …

'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, …

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 …

R Ashwin was frustrated by being overlooked in overseas conditions: Aakash Chopra
3 months, 1 week 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?
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Ravichandran Ashwin replies to Virat Kohli's ‘you made me emotional’ post: ‘I will be walking to bat with you at MCG’
3 months, 1 week ago

Ravichandran Ashwin replies to Virat Kohli's ‘you made me emotional’ post: ‘I will be walking to bat with you at MCG’

Hindustan Times  

It's hard to outsmart Ravichandran Ashwin on the cricket field. A couple of days after Virat Kohli revealed how Ashwin's retirement news had made him emotional and prompted him to recollect all the memories that they created while playing for India for 14 years, the great all-rounder came up with a brilliant one-liner. India's Ravichandran Ashwin with teammate Virat Kohli …

R Ashwin was ready to evolve all the time, made him stand out: Ravi Shastri
3 months, 1 week ago

R Ashwin was ready to evolve all the time, made him stand out: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Former India coach Ravi Shastri highlighted how Ravichandran Ashwin’s eagerness to adapt and evolve with the changing dynamics of cricket made him an exceptional player throughout his career. Ashwin revealed his decision to retire from international cricket during the post-match press conference following India’s hard-fought draw against Australia in the Brisbane Test, leaving fans and experts alike surprised. While many …

R Ashwin's wife pens heartfelt tribute to spinner: Share memes all day, bug our kids
3 months, 1 week 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, …

R Ashwin retires: India's greatest match-winner deserved more respect
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3 months, 1 week 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 …

Amul pays tribute to Indian ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s ‘illustrious career’ on his retirement
3 months, 1 week ago

Amul pays tribute to Indian ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s ‘illustrious career’ on his retirement

Live Mint  

A day after India's star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket, the iconic dairy brand Amul on Thursday paid a tribute in its signature “utterly butterly” style. Taking to social media, Amul posted a graphical image of Ashwin and wrote, “#Amul Topical: R Ashwin retires after an illustrious career!” Here's the tweet: Ashwin announces …

'Even if he wasn't playing next 2 Tests...': Clarke 'surprised', says Ashwin 'could have waited' for retirement
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Ashwin deserved a fitting farewell: Kapil Dev
3 months, 1 week ago

Ashwin deserved a fitting farewell: Kapil Dev

The Hindu  

Unable to comprehend R Ashwin’s sudden decision to retire from international cricket, a shocked World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev says the premier off-spinner deserved a fitting farewell, ideally on home soil. He deserved much better, a fitting farewell,” Kapil said in a statement to PTI. I don’t think anyone can match his humongous contribution to Indian cricket.” Kapil hoped that …

Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement was ‘shocking’ but ‘expected’; father says ‘humiliation’ was going on’
3 months, 1 week ago

Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement was ‘shocking’ but ‘expected’; father says ‘humiliation’ was going on’

Live Mint  

In a shocking revelation, R Ashwin's father, Ravichandran, alleged the humiliation in the Indian dressing room may have contributed the 38-year-old calling time on his international career abruptly in the middle of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Ashwin took everyone by surprise when the ace-spinner announced his retirement on Wednesday, soon after India played a draw against Australia in …

Ashwin retirement: Four spinners who could break into the India Test team
3 months, 1 week 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 …

All is well in India cricket? Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s conflicting views on R Ashwin’s retirement spark confusion
3 months, 1 week ago

All is well in India cricket? Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s conflicting views on R Ashwin’s retirement spark confusion

Live Mint  

Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement announcement on Wednesday surprised many, including former cricketers like Harbhajan Singh and Sunil Gavaskar, considering India still have two matches left in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. With the Sydney track for the last Test traditionally offering more help to spinners, Ashwin's premature exit in the middle of the series indicates that not everyone …

Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement: Is India cricket team’s snub in Australia behind his decision?
3 months, 1 week ago

Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement: Is India cricket team’s snub in Australia behind his decision?

Live Mint  

Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement from international cricket has left fans and experts pondering over the reasons behind this unexpected move. Ashwin reportedly expressed his feelings to Indian captain Rohit Sharma, stating that, if he was not required for the ongoing series, he would prefer to step away from the game, PTI reported. With India’s next Test series in England scheduled for …

Ashwin was humiliated, his sudden retirement shocked us: Father Ravichandran
3 months, 1 week ago

Ashwin was humiliated, his sudden retirement shocked us: Father Ravichandran

India Today  

R Ashwin's father, Ravichandran, revealed that the off-spinner's retirement decision came as a surprise to many in their family, adding that he wanted his son to continue playing for the senior national team. Ravichandran alleged that his son was being humiliated, which he suggested could have been one of the reasons for Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket. Ashwin's father …

R Ashwin was not treated fairly, his sudden retirement a shock: Ex-CSK teammate
3 months, 1 week ago

R Ashwin was not treated fairly, his sudden retirement a shock: Ex-CSK teammate

India Today  

Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath said he felt that Ravichandran Ashwin was not given the respect he deserved and that his retirement from international cricket should have been celebrated with grandeur. Badrinath said Ashwin's unexpected decision left him shocked, adding that the off-spinner deserved to exit on a high. Minutes after India drew the third Test in Brisbane, Ashwin announced …

R Ashwin, a student of the game and professor of spin, leaves an unmatched legacy
3 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 …

Ashwin: Complete package, restless innovator
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Ashwin, match-winner & innovator for the ages
3 months, 1 week 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, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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Thinking bowler who could outthink batters: Harbhajan on Ashwin
3 months, 1 week ago

Thinking bowler who could outthink batters: Harbhajan on Ashwin

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane: The off-spinners’ club lost it brightest star when R Ashwin announced his retirement in Brisbane on Wednesday. Former India stalwart Harbhajan Singh hailed fellow off-spinner R Ashwin on his great career after his international retirement on Wednesday. In a quick emotional announcement, Ashwin called time on a career that defied odds in many ways. Before Ashwin came on the …

Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin delivers emotional dressing room speech before leaving Team India camp
3 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin delivers emotional dressing room speech before leaving Team India camp

Firstpost  

Ravichandran Ashwin likely left many of his teammates teary-eyed with his heartfelt speech in the Indian dressing room after announcing his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. Ravichandran Ashwin bid goodbye to the Indian cricket team with a powerful and emotional speech in the dressing room after announcing his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. While Ashwin’s retirement in the …

Ashwin didn't speak to selectors, wasn't willing to tour Australia if conditions not met; Gambhir's call proved decisive
3 months, 1 week ago

Ashwin didn't speak to selectors, wasn't willing to tour Australia if conditions not met; Gambhir's call proved decisive

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin's decision to retire from international cricket seems like a bolt out of the blue, but anyone who's followed his career closely in the last couple of years would know that the writing was on the wall. When Gambhir picked Washington ahead of Ashwin, it was only a matter of time The report also claims some very interesting details …

Ravichandran Ashwin tribute: India’s star off-spinning all-rounder retires
3 months, 1 week ago

Ravichandran Ashwin tribute: India’s star off-spinning all-rounder retires

The Hindu  

Spinning a web around perplexed batters, talking about cricket and doing YouTube videos on a variety of subjects, all come naturally to R. Ashwin. And when the third Test concluded and a rainy evening prevailed, Ashwin walked away with a slew of individual records while being the star of many Indian triumphs over a storied career. The former Indian captain’s …

Ravichandran Ashwin: 9 biggest records from veteran spinner's glittering India career
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Cricket fraternity lauds Ravichandran Ashwin's illustrious Test career following his retirement
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Ashwin retires — A star of many triumphs
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ashwin retires — A star of many triumphs

The Hindu  

Spinning a web around perplexed batters, talking about cricket and doing YouTube videos on a variety of subjects, all come naturally to R. Ashwin. And when the third Test concluded and a rainy evening prevailed, Ashwin walked away with a slew of individual records while being the star of many Indian triumphs over a storied career. The former Indian captain’s …

Ravichandran Ashwin: A constant innovator for whom cricket was the be-all and end-all
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravichandran Ashwin: A constant innovator for whom cricket was the be-all and end-all

Firstpost  

Few who have represented the country have been as deeply immersed in the sport as Ravichandran Ashwin. On a damp, bleak Wednesday at the Gabba, the scene of one of India’s greatest triumphs in Test cricket in January 2021, the said off-spinner called it quits from international cricket, with 765 wickets for the country across all formats and 537 in …

Ravichandran Ashwin retires: Everything he said at final press conference as India cricketer
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravichandran Ashwin retires: Everything he said at final press conference as India cricketer

Firstpost  

Ravichandran Ashwin’s final press conference as an Indian cricketer was an emotional moment as the legendary off-spinner announced his announcement from international cricket. Immediately after the third match in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended in a draw, Ashwin joined captain Rohit Sharma at the press conference, announcing that he was retiring from international cricket. Ashwin bids adieu to international cricket: Everything …

From one stalwart to another: Virat Kohli pens emotional note after his "buddy" Ashwin's retirement
3 months, 2 weeks ago

From one stalwart to another: Virat Kohli pens emotional note after his "buddy" Ashwin's retirement

The Hindu  

India stalwart Virat Kohli penned an emotional note for his friend and one of India's most decorated spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin, who announced his international retirement on Wednesday. "I've played with you for 14 years and when you told me today you're retiring, it made me a bit emotional and the flashbacks of all those years playing together came to me. …

Ravichandran Ashwin retirement: Virat Kohli reveals ‘emotional moment’ with veteran off-spinner, calls him ’legend’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravichandran Ashwin retirement: Virat Kohli reveals ‘emotional moment’ with veteran off-spinner, calls him ’legend’

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli penned down an emotional note for just-retired Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday after the veteran off-spinner bid adieu to a 14-year long international career after India's draw against Australia in the third Test in Brisbane. Ashwin's retirement was on the speculated lines when visuals of Kohli hugging the veteran off-spinner in the Indian dressing room on the final day …

Kohli on Ashwin retirement: Your skill and match-winning contributions to Indian cricket are second to none
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kohli on Ashwin retirement: Your skill and match-winning contributions to Indian cricket are second to none

The Hindu  

Indian off-spin stalwart Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, following the conclusion of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia in Brisbane. A prolific performer, Ashwin retired with 537 Test wickets at an average of 24, along with 3,503 runs, including six centuries. Dominating in home conditions for nearly a decade, Ashwin delivered many memorable performances, …

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