Ashwin's Magical Comeback: India's Leading Wicket-Taker Takes Down Nathan Lyon's Record
2 months ago

Ashwin's Magical Comeback: India's Leading Wicket-Taker Takes Down Nathan Lyon's Record

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin continues his resurgence in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand in Pune. The 38-year-old off-spinner has taken 39 wickets in the match, surpassing Nathan Lyon's record and moving up the WTC bowling charts. Ashwin's impressive performance has helped India regain control of the series, with the visitors struggling to score runs in the second innings.

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Ravichandran Ashwin won a lot games for India on his own: Rangana Herath
17 hours, 41 minutes 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 …

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

If they don't score: Jadeja's blunt take on top-order batsmen ahead of Boxing Day Test
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3 days, 10 hours 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 …

Harbhajan Singh opens up on rumoured rift with Ravichandran Ashwin: 'Little vocal about Indian pitches...'
3 days, 17 hours 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 …

Ravichandran Ashwin picks his successor post-retirement, announces it on social media; who is he?
4 days, 3 hours 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 retires: India's greatest match-winner deserved more respect
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4 days, 20 hours 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 …

'Did Ashwin want to break Kumble's record?': Gavaskar claims India legend lost steam, lack of chances led to retirement
5 days, 11 hours 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 …

Ashwin retirement: Four spinners who could break into the India Test team
5 days, 12 hours 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 …

From Chennai to Melbourne: R Ashwin’s top spells for India
5 days, 12 hours 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
5 days, 13 hours 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 …

Ravichandran Ashwin retires from Tests: Let's take a look at his records in this format
5 days, 16 hours 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's childhood coach surprised with retirement call: Could've played on
5 days, 20 hours 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. …

DC Edit | Ashwin retires with a spin
6 days, 1 hour 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 …

From Starring In Champions Trophy Final To 500 Test Wickets: Ashwin's Biggest Moments
6 days, 4 hours 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 …

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

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From starring in Champions Trophy final to 500 Test wickets: Ashwin's biggest moments
6 days, 7 hours 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 …

Ravichandran Ashwin retirement: Best performances across career - From 1 not out vs Pakistan to Sydney heroics in 2021
6 days, 8 hours 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 …

Cricket fraternity lauds Ravichandran Ashwin's illustrious Test career following his retirement
6 days, 9 hours 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 …

14 years of camaraderie: Virat Kohli pens emotional note for Ashwin
6 days, 10 hours 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 …

Kohli on Ashwin retirement: Your skill and match-winning contributions to Indian cricket are second to none
6 days, 12 hours 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, …

Ashwin retires: Who was off-spinner’s first and last Test wicket?
6 days, 12 hours ago

Ashwin retires: Who was off-spinner’s first and last Test wicket?

The Hindu  

Indian off-spinner R. Ashwin surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement following the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test of 2024 between India and Australia in Brisbane. Do you remember who was Ashwin’s first Test wicket? Ashwin made his Test debut against the West Indies in 2011 and removed Darren bravo for his first Test wicket. His first international wicket was …

Ravichandran Ashwin retirement LIVE updates: Virat Kohli shares emotional note; ‘Had a long journey together since 2010,’ says Rohit Sharma
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6 days, 13 hours ago

Ravichandran Ashwin retirement LIVE updates: Virat Kohli shares emotional note; ‘Had a long journey together since 2010,’ says Rohit Sharma

The Hindu  

India’s key spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced retirement from international cricket on Wednesday by the end of the third Test match Border-Gavaskar series against Australia in Brisbane. He announced his decision during the press meet in Gabba that happened after today’s test match. Ashwin has taken 537 wickets at an average of 24 in 106 Test matches. Ashwin also has 37 …

Ravichandran Ashwin makes special mention for 4 Indian teammates during retirement speech, says ’There’s a bit left…’
6 days, 13 hours 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 …

Ashwin’s full list of records, stats: Second fastest to reach 500 Test wickets
6 days, 14 hours ago

Ashwin’s full list of records, stats: Second fastest to reach 500 Test wickets

The Hindu  

R Ashwin has retired from international cricket following the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia in Brisbane. A prolific performer, Ashwin finishes with 537 Test wickets at an average of 24, 3,503 runs with six centuries, 156 ODI wickets, and 72 T20I wickets. Part of India’s 2011 World Cup-winning squad, he shone in the 2015 edition with 13 …

Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket
6 days, 14 hours 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 …

Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket, finishes 2nd to Anil Kumble for most Test wickets among Indians
6 days, 14 hours ago

Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket, finishes 2nd to Anil Kumble for most Test wickets among Indians

Live Mint  

Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket after India's draw against Australia in the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Watch Virat Kohli hugs Ravichandran Ashwin Ravichandran Ashwin's overall stats in international cricket Arguably one of the greatest spinners of all time, Ashwin leaves behind a legacy and finishes second after legendary …

Finch recalls Mankad warning to wish retiring R Ashwin: Thanks for not running me out
6 days, 20 hours ago

Finch recalls Mankad warning to wish retiring R Ashwin: Thanks for not running me out

India Today  

Former Australian captain Aaron Finch dropped a witty message to wish Ravi Ashwin, who retired from international cricket after India’s third Test against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane. Finch, who played for the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League, recalled an incident where Ashwin gave him a run out warning during an Indian Premier League match back in …

Watch: Retiring R Ashwin's emotional parting speech at Gabba dressing room
6 days, 20 hours ago

Watch: Retiring R Ashwin's emotional parting speech at Gabba dressing room

India Today  

All-rounder R Ashwin delivered an emotional parting speech in the Indian dressing room at the Gabba after the end of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ashwin said he built great relationships with his teammates, especially over the last 4–5 years, referring to his bond with the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja. "Even though I …

R Ashwin retires: Nothing but respect for him, says Australia's Nathan Lyon
6 days, 20 hours ago

R Ashwin retires: Nothing but respect for him, says Australia's Nathan Lyon

India Today  

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon paid a rich tribute to R Ashwin after the Indian spin maestro announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket on Wednesday. Lyon said he had "nothing but respect" for Ashwin and hailed his skillset as "incredible." But to have those conversations with a bowler like Ashwin is amazing," Lyon said while speaking to Fox …

Ravichandran Ashwin, India's modern-day spin wizard, announces retirement from international cricket
6 days, 20 hours ago

Ravichandran Ashwin, India's modern-day spin wizard, announces retirement from international cricket

India TV News  

Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket. India's off-spinner played only a solitary Test in the ongoing Australia tour and finished with 537 wickets to his name. He played 107 Test matches for India picking a plethora of wickets at an average of 24 picking up a massive 37 five-wicket hauls and eight 10-wicket match hauls. The last …

Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins present signed Australian shirt to R Ashwin
6 days, 20 hours ago

Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins present signed Australian shirt to R Ashwin

India Today  

Australia players Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins presented Ravichandran Ashwin with a signed shirt after the India spinner announced his retirement from international cricket. R Ashwin retires: Details Screengrab/BCCI Ravichandran Ashwin holds the record for the most wickets for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a total of 114 wickets. The record for the most wickets taken in a single …

Sachin Tendulkar hails R Ashwin as one of India's greatest match winners
6 days, 20 hours ago

Sachin Tendulkar hails R Ashwin as one of India's greatest match winners

India Today  

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar hailed off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin as one of India's greatest match-winners. pic.twitter.com/XawHfacaUh — Sachin Tendulkar December 18, 2024 R Ashwin's Career Highlights Ravichandran Ashwin is often referred to as one of the most prolific and versatile cricketers in Indian cricket history. With 765 wickets across formats, including 537 Test wickets, he is India's second-highest wicket-taker behind Anil …

Bit of a surprise: Pat Cummins praises 'all-time great' R Ashwin on retirement
6 days, 20 hours ago

Bit of a surprise: Pat Cummins praises 'all-time great' R Ashwin on retirement

India Today  

Pat Cummins said that he was taken aback after R Ashwin retired from international cricket. All-rounder R Ashwin reflects after bringing the curtain down on a glorious career 👌👌#TeamIndia | #ThankYouAshwin | @ashwinravi99 pic.twitter.com/dguzbaousg — BCCI December 18, 2024 Australia is one of the two opponents along with England that Ashwin has taken more than 100 wickets against. In 23 …

India’s Ashwin retires from international cricket after Brisbane Test draw
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6 days, 20 hours ago

India’s Ashwin retires from international cricket after Brisbane Test draw

Al Jazeera  

Veteran spinner calls time on 106-Test career after rain forces an early end to the third Test, with the five-match series tied 1-1. India’s spin spearhead Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket in all formats after his team’s third Test against Australia ended in a draw in Brisbane. The third match ended in a draw after rain …

You will be missed brother: Gambhir congratulates 'legend' R Ashwin on retirement
6 days, 20 hours ago

You will be missed brother: Gambhir congratulates 'legend' R Ashwin on retirement

India Today  

Gautam Gambhir, Ravi Shastri, and others from the cricket fraternity congratulated R Ashwin after the Indian off-spinner retired from international cricket. âä️ @ashwinravi99 pic.twitter.com/fuATAjE8aw — Gautam Gambhir December 18, 2024 Shastri, who served as the head coach from 2017 to 2021, called Ashwin an invaluable asset. @ashwinravi99 @BCCI @ICC #Ashwin #AUSvsIND pic.twitter.com/ZLelKjmEdu — Ravi Shastri December 18, 2024 Ajinkya Rahane, …

In stats: R Ashwin ends international career as one of the greatest spinners
6 days, 20 hours ago

In stats: R Ashwin ends international career as one of the greatest spinners

India Today  

Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India's most iconic cricketers and a modern-day great, has retired from international cricket with immediate effect. The 38-year-old veteran spinner made the announcement following India's drawn third Test against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday, December 18, marking the end of a stellar 14-year international career. LEGENDARY CAREER Ashwin retires as India's second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, …

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Pat Cummins overtakes Sir Garfield Sobers in unique feat on a frustrating Day 4 for Australia
1 week ago

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Pat Cummins overtakes Sir Garfield Sobers in unique feat on a frustrating Day 4 for Australia

Live Mint  

On a frustrating day for the Australian cricket team in the ongoing third Test on Tuesday, captain Pat Cummins shone bright with four wickets as he surpassed legendary Garfield Sobers and New Zealand's Daniel Vettori to become the third-highest wicket-taker as a skipper in Tests. The Australian skipper dismissed the entire Indian middle-order which included the likes of Rishabh Pant, …

Adam Gilchrist agrees with Sunil Gavaskar’s verdict on Nitish Kumar Reddy’s position in India’s Test batting order
1 week, 4 days ago

Adam Gilchrist agrees with Sunil Gavaskar’s verdict on Nitish Kumar Reddy’s position in India’s Test batting order

Hindustan Times  

India’s batting struggles continued in Adelaide as they crashed to a 10-wicket defeat vs Australia in the second Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite the defeat, Nitish Kumar Reddy was one of the few positives for Gautam Gambhir and his management as the all-rounder continued his form from the opening Test. India's Nitish Kumar Reddy hits a six during …

Cheteshwar Pujara predicts R Ashwin snub for 3rd BGT Test, makes passionate case for young IND star to play at the Gabba
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2 weeks ago

Cheteshwar Pujara predicts R Ashwin snub for 3rd BGT Test, makes passionate case for young IND star to play at the Gabba

Hindustan Times  

Cheteshwar Pujara has said that India should give Harshit Rana another chance and said that the change they could make ahead of the 3rd Test against Australia at the Gabba could be to bring back Washington Sundar in place of Ravichandran Ashwin. India's batting fell flat in the second Test at Adelaide which they lost by 10 wickets while the …

5 highest individual scores by Indian batters at Gabba in Tests; Rishabh Pant not on list
2 weeks ago

5 highest individual scores by Indian batters at Gabba in Tests; Rishabh Pant not on list

India TV News  

Image Source : Getty 1/5 1. Shubman Gill, playing just his third-ever Test match - all on Australian soil - probably laid the foundation for India's historic run-chase at the Gabba in 2021. Gill's backfoot punches and short-arm jabs became popular as he missed what would have been a scintillating ton by just nine runs Image Source : Getty/ICC 2/5 …

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka 2-0 to lead World Test Championship table
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka 2-0 to lead World Test Championship table

Al Jazeera  

Maharaj’s five-for helps South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs and leap ahead of Australia and India on the WTC table. South Africa have secured a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka on the last day of the second Test at St George’s Park to complete a 2-0 sweep of the series and lead the World Test Championship points table. …

IND vs AUS: Ryan ten Doeschate explains why Ashwin was picked over Washington Sundar in Adelaide
2 weeks, 4 days ago

IND vs AUS: Ryan ten Doeschate explains why Ashwin was picked over Washington Sundar in Adelaide

Firstpost  

Besides explaining R Ashwin’s selection for the India’s Adelaide Test against Australia, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate also spoke on Nitish Kumar Reddy’s impactful knock of 42 runs and hailed the youngster’s abilities. Team India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said that Ravichandran Ashwin was picked over Washington Sundar for the day-night Test at Adelaide as the management felt the …

Amid the crash and bash of T20 cricket, bowlers have slowly reclaimed control in Tests and the game is better for it
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Amid the crash and bash of T20 cricket, bowlers have slowly reclaimed control in Tests and the game is better for it

ABC  

Conversations surrounding cricket since the introduction of the shorter formats of the game have been dominated by the balance of power between the bat and ball. The numbers behind the resurgence of the ball in Tests Assessing the numbers in Test cricket over the last decade compared to the decade that preceded it makes for some interesting reading. Firstly, of …

Ashwin in, Washington Sundar out: ten Doeschate explains Adelaide team call
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Ashwin in, Washington Sundar out: ten Doeschate explains Adelaide team call

India Today  

India’s fielding coach Ryan ten Doeschate clarified the rationale behind selecting veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin over Washington Sundar for the day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide. Addressing the media post-match, ten Doeschate emphasized that the conditions and Ashwin’s proven adaptability to pink-ball Tests tipped the scales in favor of the experienced off-spinner. A Strategic Call Amidst Fan Criticism While Ashwin …

Ravichandran Ashwin: The Pink ball expert whom India can unleash in Adelaide
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin: The Pink ball expert whom India can unleash in Adelaide

India Today  

India will come into the second Test riding high on the momentum of their massive 295-run victory in Perth. However, if we dive deep into his performances, Ashwin was India’s best bowler in their only overseas pink-ball Test which was coincidentally played in Adelaide in December 2020. Ashwin stole the show during Adelaide Test in 2020 While the match is …

'We Aren't Focusing Just On Jasprit Bumrah Or...': Nathan Lyon's Bold Statement Ahead Of IND-AUS 2nd Test
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'We Aren't Focusing Just On Jasprit Bumrah Or...': Nathan Lyon's Bold Statement Ahead Of IND-AUS 2nd Test

ABP News  

India is a team of superstars, and Australia is not focused on countering just 'extraordinary' players like Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli, but the entire group as everyone is incredibly talented, spinner Nathan Lyon said on Wednesday. In the buildup to the Border Gavasakar Trophy and post India's emphatic 295-run with the series-opener in Perth, the chatter has revolved around …

OTD: Muttiah Muralitharan breaks Shane Warne's record for most Test wickets
3 weeks ago

OTD: Muttiah Muralitharan breaks Shane Warne's record for most Test wickets

Hindustan Times  

On this day in 2007, Sri Lanka's spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan reclaimed the record for the most Test wickets. Playing at his home ground, Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy, Muralitharan dismissed England’s Paul Collingwood to claim his 709th Test wicket, surpassing Australian legend Shane Warne. A historic moment The milestone came during the first Test of England’s tour of Sri Lanka. …

Jansen takes 11 wickets, South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st test
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Jansen takes 11 wickets, South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st test

New Indian Express  

DURBAN: South Africa wrapped up a 233-run win over Sri Lanka and medium-pacer Marco Jansen finished with 11 wickets in the first test at Kingsmead on Saturday. After Chandimal was out caught and bowled by Gerald Coetzee, Sri Lanka's last three wickets folded for 11 runs in the next six overs. Batting always felt tricky, you never felt in.” South …

South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma
3 weeks, 4 days ago

South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — South Africa was five Sri Lanka wickets away from victory in the first cricket test after centuries by Tristan Stubbs and captain Temba Bavuma at Kingsmead on Friday. Fourth-wicket partners Stubbs and Bavuma almost went run for run, reaching their fifties within two overs of each other, and their centuries within four. Pace bowlers Kagiso Rabada …

Stubbs, Bavuma break Kallis, de Villiers' 12-year-old record with twin centuries
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Stubbs, Bavuma break Kallis, de Villiers' 12-year-old record with twin centuries

India Today  

Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma, on Friday, November 29, recorded the highest fourth-wicket partnership for South Africa in Tests against Sri Lanka with a 249-run stand. South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 3 Updates Stubbs and Bavuma hit twin centuries to make sure that the Proteas set Sri Lanka a mammoth target of 516 to chase down. Here’s …

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