2 years, 11 months ago

Ashes: Jack Leach obliges to bizarre request by fan, crowd loves England spinner's gesture - WATCH

England spinner Jack Leach encountered a unique situation in the rain-hit Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test in Sydney. Leach obliged to a bizarre request made by a fan as the 30-year-old was seen signing an autograph on his bald head. Jack Leach obliges to bizarre request by fan The incident, which was cheered by the fans present at the stands, took place in the final session of the day when Australia were batting at 117/3. WATCH | Bangladesh hero Ebadot Hossain wins hearts with 'one of the best post-match interviews' of all time England seam duo James Anderson and Stuart Broad, who are both included in the playing XI, scalped one wicket each.

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2 months ago

Pecking order not important to Jack Leach as he enjoys England return

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2 months, 1 week ago

Jack Leach gives England early joy before Pakistan recovery

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

England spinner Jack Leach to undergo knee surgery

Firstpost

Jack Leach had picked up a knee injury during the first Test against india in Hyderabad. Image: Sportzpics Left-arm spinner Jack Leach is set to undergo knee surgery after being ruled out of England’s ongoing tour of India. Leach, who came into the India series as England’s most experienced spinner, took part in the first Test at Hyderabad, which the …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jack Leach missing but James Anderson hopes to make some magic in 2nd Test vs India

Hindustan Times

This one is for the record books. That’s three more than Rehan Ahmed's age, and two more than Shoaib Bashir who will be making his debut after Jack Leach was ruled out due to a bad hamstring. To add to the incredulity, this will be Anderson’s 184th Test cap, with the rest of England's specialist spinners sharing a total of …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

England Spinner Jack Leach Ruled Out Of IND vs ENG 2nd Test With Knee Injury

ABP News

England's Jack Leach has been sidelined for the upcoming IND vs ENG 2nd Test in Vizag, owing to an injury, thereby presenting an opportunity for his Somerset colleague, Shoaib Bashir, to possibly mark his debut on the international stage. Despite sustaining an injury to his left knee during the 1st Test in Hyderabad, Leach bowled 10 overs in the second …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jack Leach ruled out but no end to India's worries as Shoaib Bashir and Dan Lawrence gear up for 2nd Test

Hindustan Times

Jack Leach, the most experienced spinner in England's squad has been ruled out of the second Test against India. England's Jack Leach “He's ruled out of the second Test. Now that Leach is not there in Visakhapatnam, it leaves England's spin attack with a collective experience of three Tests - Rehan Ahmed and Tom Hartley. The spin-friendly pitches and the …

1 year, 4 months ago

‘Ballgate’: Ricky Ponting calls for investigation after England defeat Australia to earn Ashes draw

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 2023: England captain Ben Stokes clears the air on skipping the customary post-series drink

Firstpost

The English dressing room reportedly remained locked to the Australians, who made multiple approaches to their rivals for a post-series drink at the end of the Oval Test. According to a report on foxsports.au, the Australian team made multiple approaches to the English dressing room for the post-Ashes drink but the door remained firmly locked each time. Now hearing that …

1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 2023: Retiring Stuart Broad says sealing England’s triumph in final ball of his career ‘pretty cool’

Firstpost

Broad, who announced his decision to retire from the sport after the Oval Test, sealed England’s series-leveling 49-run triumph by getting Todd Murphy and Alex Carey caught-behind in the evening session of the final day. Fittingly, it was Broad who sealed England’s 49-run victory by grabbing the last two wickets of the Australian chase, getting both Todd Murphy and wicketkeeper-batter …

1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 2023: Australia captain Pat Cummins rues 'key moments' in drawn series

Firstpost

Pat Cummins said he was well aware that for all Australia’s recent triumphs elsewhere, his side would be judged on the Ashes. Australia captain Pat Cummins was left to rue “key moments we didn’t get right” after his dream of leading the side to an Ashes series win in England was scuppered on Monday. Monday’s defeat left Australia still searching …

1 year, 4 months ago

Pat Cummins proud of his Australia team for retaining the Ashes

The Hindu

A spectacular Australia batting collapse at The Oval on Monday ended the world champion’s hopes of a first series win in England since 2001 but Pat Cummins’ men still hold the Ashes after one of the most absorbing and dramatic series ever played between Test cricket’s oldest rivals. Still, after winning the first two Tests, it shared the series 2-2, …

1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes: How breathtaking England reinforce faith in Bazball after four wickets in 16 minutes

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 5th Test: Australia fumbles in chase as England levels series in Broad’s farewell game

The Hindu

Stuart Broad delivered a fitting finale to his cricket career by taking the last two wickets to clinch England a series-tying victory on Day 5 of the fifth Ashes test against Australia on Monday. An Ashes series that had pretty much everything ended with one last dramatic twist as England produced a stirring recovery in the final session to dismiss …

1 year, 4 months ago

The Ashes 2023 | Australia 135-0 at stumps in pursuit of 384 to beat England in fifth test

The Hindu

Play has been abandoned for the day at the Oval on Sunday with Australia needing 249 more runs with all wickets intact to beat England in the fifth Ashes test, setting up a potentially thrilling finish to a classic series. Rain had already frustrated both teams on the fourth day with Australia going to an early tea — which turned …

1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 2023: Root, Bairstow, Crawley give England big lead over Australia

The Hindu

England batted with positive intent to take control of the final Ashes test at The Oval on Saturday, moving on to 389-9 at the close on the third day with a 377-run lead over Australia. Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley were the major contributors for the hosts who trail 2-1 in the series and are battling to stop …

1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 2023: Harry Brook falls short of century on Day 1 as Australia take control of 5th Test

Firstpost

Brook’s 85 was the centrepiece of England’s 283 all out, although he should have been dismissed for five on a day where Australia, unusually, dropped five catches England’s Harry Brook fell short of a maiden Test century against Australia as the tourists had the better of the opening day of the fifth and final Ashes clash at The Oval on …

1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes: Brook falls short of century as Starc’s strikes put Australia on top

The Hindu

England’s Harry Brook fell short of a maiden Test century against Australia as the tourist had the better of the opening day of the fifth and final Ashes clash at The Oval on Thursday. Brook’s 85 was the centrepiece of England’s 283 all out, although he should have been dismissed for five on a day where Australia, unusually, dropped five …

1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 2023, 5th Test Preview: Australia eager to end long wait for series win in England

The Hindu

Australia may have retained the Ashes but a chance to win a Test series in England will spur it on after it “got away” with a draw in Manchester. Pat Cummins’s squad, which contains several survivors from that trip, are determined to avoid a repeat as they bid to end Australia’s 22-year wait for an Ashes series win in England. …

1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Root removes Labuschagne as rain frustrates England’s Ashes push

The Hindu

Joe Root dismissed Australian century-maker Marnus Labuschagne but rain returned to Old Trafford to frustrate England’s hopes of forcing a series-levelling win in the fourth Test on Saturday. MATCH SCORECARD But occasional off-spinner Root, who came on after the umpires appeared to warn England captain Ben Stokes that it was too dark for him to use his fast bowlers, made …

1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: No spinner in Australia’s playing XI for Manchester Test against England

The Hindu

David Warner has kept his place in Australia’s XI for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford despite the opener’s ongoing struggles against England paceman Stuart Broad. But Cummins said Warner’s role in three partnerships over 50 had helped Ashes-holder Australia establish its series lead and backed the 36-year-old, averaging a meagre 23.5 after six innings, to return to form …

1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023, 4th Test: Australia trying to solve two all-rounders puzzle ahead of Manchester Test

The Hindu

David Warner is set to open in the fourth Ashes Test against England, Australia captain Pat Cummins said on Tuesday, but spinner Todd Murphy could be squeezed out to accommodate both all-rounders, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green. Warner’s place looked uncertain after his double failure in the third Test at Headingley where the opener managed a total of five runs …

1 year, 5 months ago

ENG-W vs AUS-W, 2nd ODI: Australia retains Women’s Ashes despite Sciver-Brunt century

The Hindu

Australia retained the Women’s Ashes with a thrilling three-run win over England in the second One-Day International at Southampton despite an unbeaten hundred from home batter Nat Sciver-Brunt. Victory gave Australia an unassailable 8-6 points lead in the multi-format series, with the most England can now hope for is to end all square at 8-8 by winning the third and …

1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: England chasing 251 to win after Head’s 77 gives Australia hope

The Hindu

Travis Head erupted with a half-century to give Australia a chance and set England a target of 251 to win the third Ashes Test on a rainy third day on Saturday. Rain at Headingley prevented play from starting for nearly five hours, well after Tea, and England used conditions ripe for seam and swing to reduce Australia from 116 for …

1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Wickets tumble as England skittles Australia out but struggles to capitalise

The Hindu

On another sensational day of Ashes action, with the pendulum swinging this way and that, England finished day one of the pivotal third test on 68-3 after bowling Australia out for 263 at Headingley. The home side started the must-win match with fire in its belly and was well on top when Marsh, making his first appearance in almost four …

1 year, 5 months ago

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023 3rd Test preview: Bairstow controversy casts shadow over Leeds face-off

The Hindu

Australia can expect to face a fired-up England and a furious crowd in the third Ashes Test at Headingley starting Thursday as the row over Jonny Bairstow’s divisive dismissal at Lord’s rumbles on. But former England captain Mike Atherton said rather than world Test champion Australia abusing the ‘Spirit of Cricket’, Bairstow had been guilty of “dozy cricket”. Stokes insisted …

1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 20223: Australia dash Ben Stokes heroics at Lord's to go 2-0 up amid chaos

Firstpost

Australia lead the Ashes 2-0. It might have been a big dent to England’s hopes of victory, but it ignited a normally fairly tepid Lord’s crowd – ‘sanctimonious indignation and claiming of the moral high ground in an otherwise heavy defeat’ a much more comforting and familiar hat to put on for England fans than the rarely worn ‘winning against …

1 year, 5 months ago

Day one of second Ashes Test – England out to bounce back

The Independent

1 year, 5 months ago

This is not Ashes, it's shambolic: Kevin Pietersen tears into England after Australia dominate Lord's Test on Day 1

India Today

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen tore into Ben Stokes's side for not showing enough intent to trouble the Australian side on Day 1 of the 2nd Ashes Test at Lord's in London. Kevin Pietersen, speaking to Sky Sports, was disappointed with the bowling effort, lambasting the pace at which their three senior bowlers in James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Ollie …

1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes: Edgy England, green Lord’s, upbeat Australia

Hindustan Times

One Test into the Ashes, and already England are on the backfoot. This is Lord’s where James Anderson has been the most prolific seamer since Ian Botham, and England aren’t going to hold back. He hasn’t but England —possibly encouraged by Joe Root giving the old ball a fair tweak at Edgbaston —have decided against blooding young leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed …

1 year, 5 months ago

Home of the urn and Australian dominance – Ashes history at Lord’s

The Independent

1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Aussies deflate England’s Bazball, but Stokes defiant

The Hindu

In the end England’s audacious ‘Bazball’ flamboyance was trumped by some true Australian grit after five days of cut and thrust Ashes cricket that was as addictive as anything seen before. RELATED: Khawaja steers calm course on Ashes rollercoaster Yet, when the dust has settled on a match resembling a glossy show-reel for the five-day format, Australia’s often cautious approach …

1 year, 6 months ago

England and Australia set up a thrilling finale in first Ashes Test

The Independent

1 year, 6 months ago

The Ashes 2023 | Cummins leads Australia to thrilling victory over England

The Hindu

Australia won a thrilling Ashes opener by two wickets at Edgbaston on June 20 as captain Pat Cummins’ six-smashing 44 not out and Usman Khawaja’s patient 65 combined to give England’s “Bazball” cricket revolution a lesson from Down Under. Chasing 281 to win, Cummins hit the winning boundary against Ollie Robinson — which Harry Brook failed to stop at the …

1 year, 6 months ago

Australia wins Ashes classic as Cummins finishes off 2-wicket win over England in 1st test

Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, England — Pat Cummins threw off his helmet, tossed away his bat and wheeled away in celebration after playing a captain’s innings to help Australia win an Ashes classic on Tuesday. “Both teams spoke a lot about playing your own style,” Cummins said about triumphing over England’s high-stakes attacking approach under Ben Stokes. “I was there when Stokesy played …

1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes, 1st Test Day 5 Highlights: Australia beat England by two wickets, go 1-0 in series

India Today

00:26 IST: Ben Stokes, the captain of England says that he is very proud of the team to take this game into Day 5, and it was wonderful to see the way they handled the rollercoaster of emotions. Adds that losing always hurts regardless and they want to keep making the moves when the time is right. Explains that he …

1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Joe Root thrills Edgbaston crowd by reverse scooping Scott Boland for six, four on Day 4

India Today

One of the most orthodox batters in the current England team, flaunted his stroke-making ability by playing one of the most unorthodox shots in Test cricket - the reverse scoop - as early as the 2nd over on Day 4 of the first Test at Edgbaston Test. Root walked out with his intentions clear as he attacked the Australian pacers …

1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Khawaja slams century, Head hits fifty as Australia fights back against England

The Hindu

Usman Khawaja ended his decade-long wait for a maiden Test hundred in England as he led an Australia recovery in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston on Saturday. Australia was struggling at 67-3 after Stuart Broad struck twice in two balls to remove David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne before England captain Ben Stokes captured the prize wicket of star batsman Steve …

1 year, 6 months ago

The Ashes 2023 | Usman Khawaja’s first test hundred leads Australia fightback on second day

The Hindu

Opener Usman Khawaja raced away in delight and threw his bat high in the air after scoring his first test century in England as Australia made 311-5 on day two of the Ashes at Edgbaston on June 17. 🤩 Ben Stokes gets Steve Smith to put England in the driving seat 👊#Ashes | #WTC25 | 📝: https://t.co/ZNnKIn9jeqpic.twitter.com/FvYRSAevab — ICC June …

1 year, 6 months ago

The Ashes 2023: Joe Root hits century to put England in command against Australia at Edgbaston

The Hindu

A superb century from Joe Root, his first against Australia since 2015, helped England race to 393-8 before declaring on the opening day of the first Ashes Test, a move that did not bear fruit as the tourist held firm to finish on 14-0 at stumps. In a move typical of the unconventional, attacking approach adopted by skipper Ben Stokes …

1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 1st Test | Brilliant Root ton puts England in command on Day 1, but early declaration backfires

The Hindu

A superb century from Joe Root, his first against Australia since 2015, helped England race to 393-8 before declaring on the opening day of the first Ashes test, a move that did not bear fruit as the tourists held firm to finish on 14-0 at stumps. In a move typical of the unconventional, attacking approach adopted by skipper Ben Stokes …

1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023, 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: Australia 14 for 0 at Stumps after England's bold declaration

India Today

$Ashes 2023: England spinner Jack Leach ruled out with lower back stress fracture$

1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: England spinner Jack Leach ruled out with lower back stress fracture

Firstpost

Jack Leach was the only spinner named in the 16-man squad on Saturday for the first two Tests England’s Ashes preparations were dealt a blow on Sunday as frontline spinner Jack Leach was ruled out of the series due to a lower back stress fracture. “A scan on Sunday in London has revealed a stress fracture, which will keep him …

1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Josh Tongue in England squad for first two Tests

Firstpost

Jack Leach remains the only specialist spinner in a 16-man squad, with Essex’s Dan Lawrence providing batting cover. Josh Tongue’s promising Test debut has seen the Worcestershire fast bowler included in an unchanged England squad announced Saturday for the first two matches of the upcoming Ashes series. He now finds himself in contention for the first two Tests of a …

1 year, 7 months ago

Ashes 2023, 5th Test, Day 4: David Warner, Usman Khawaja Hit Fifties as Australia in Driver's Seat in 384-run Chase

News 18

Australia openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja hit unbeaten fifties as the tourists reached 135-0 on a rain-shortened Sunday in pursuit of a mammoth target of 384 runs to win the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval. If Australia do manage to reach that target, it will be the eighth-highest fourth-innings total to win any Test and the second-highest in …

1 year, 8 months ago

Ashes 2023, 4th Test: Australia retains Ashes after final day of fourth test washed out

The Hindu

Australia retained the Ashes after the fourth Test at Old Trafford was drawn on Sunday with no play possible on day five due to rain, leaving England trailing 2-1 in the series with one match to play. England needed to take five more wickets in Manchester on the final day of a thrilling fourth Test to level the series at …

1 year, 9 months ago

NZ vs ENG 2nd Test: Anderson, Leach put England in control after aggressive declaration

The Hindu

James Anderson validated his elevation to top spot in the world Test bowling rankings with a lethal opening spell as England took control of the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday. Anderson snared 3-37, sending the Black Caps crashing to 138-7 when rain forced an early end to day two in Wellington, after England declared their first innings at …

1 year, 11 months ago

Ashes HIGHLIGHTS, ENG vs AUS 1st Test Day 5: Australia beats England by two wickets, Cummins shines with 44 not out at Edgbaston

The Hindu

Ashes - 1st Test Day 4 Review Stuart Broad revived England’s hopes of winning an enthralling opening Ashes test with a superb late burst just when Australia appeared to have taken the upper hand on Monday. Australia’s opener David Warner and first innings centurion Usman Khawaja looked rock-solid in putting on 61 before Warner edged a beauty from Ollie Robinson …

2 years ago

Watch: Joe Root’s ‘ingenious’ way to shine ball on Jack Leach’s head during 1st Pakistan-England Test

Firstpost

David Gower who was in the commentary box accompanying Hussain termed the former England captain’s move as “classic and ingenious.” The International Cricket Council introduced a new rule after the COVID outbreak that prohibits using saliva to polish the ball. Root finds a unique way of shining the ball with the help of Leach 🤝😅#PAKvENG | #UKSePK pic.twitter.com/mYkmfI0lhK — Pakistan …

2 years, 5 months ago

England vs New Zealand: Jack Leach strikes before Ollie Pope leads hosts closer to Test series clean sweep

Firstpost

England were 183-2 at stumps on the fourth day of the third and final Test, needing just a further 113 runs to reach a target of 296 on Monday’s last day. Leeds: Jack Leach took 10 wickets in a Test for the first time in his career before Ollie Pope and Joe Root set about leading England’s charge to a …

2 years, 6 months ago

'I didn't even know if that was allowed. I don't actually like that': Jack Leach reacts to Nicholls' bizarre dismissal

Hindustan Times

Social media has been flooded with reactions to the strange, unfortunate manner in which New Zealand’s Henry Nicholls was dismissed by England spinner Jack Leach on the first day of the Headingley Test in their series. Batting on just 19 runs but having faced nearly 100 balls, Nicholls decided to put some pressure on Leach right before tea, stepping out …

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India vs Australia fourth Test in Melbourne: Indian captain Rohit Sharma press conference ahead of the fourth Test on December 24, 2024

The Hindu

In a tiny press-conference hall located in the basement of the massive Melbourne Cricket Ground, Rohit Sharma kept nodding his head. It’s not a thing which I should be discussing at every press-conference.” Stepping into the fourth Test with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series level at 1-1, the visiting captain said: “We played some really good cricket and we have been …

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11 hours, 37 minutes ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Tanush Kotian a backup if there’s need of two spinners at MCG or SCG, says Rohit Sharma

The Hindu

In a tiny press conference hall located in the basement of the massive Melbourne Cricket Ground, Rohit Sharma kept nodding his head. It’s not a thing which I should be discussing at every press-conference.” Stepping into the fourth Test with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series level at 1-1, the visiting captain said: “We played some really good cricket and we have …

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1 day, 10 hours ago

England names squads for multi-format women’s series in Australia

The Hindu

England Women has named its squads for the 2025 Women’s Ashes in Australia, which begins next month. Heather Knight will captain the groups that will contest a multi-format series that includes three One Day Internationals three T20s and a four-day Test-match. The four-day Test, the maiden day-night test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, will also end the multi-format series for …

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1 day, 12 hours ago

AUS vs IND: ‘We want to create more exciting Tests, so we leave more grass on now,’ says MCG curator Matt Page

The Hindu

A cold wind hustled through the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Seven years ago, the pitch was quite flat,” Page said. “We sat down as an organisation and said we want to create more exciting Tests, so we leave more grass on now, and that brings the bowlers into it a bit more, but the surface is still good for batting once …

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AUS vs IND: Pujara highlights India's bowling weakness after R Ashwin's retirement

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AUS vs IND: Pujara highlights India's bowling weakness after R Ashwin's retirement

India Today

Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has expressed concerns about India’s bowling setup in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a challenge further intensified by the unexpected retirement of veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Pujara highlighted that the team now faces a dilemma in fielding a balanced bowling attack, especially in the spin department, which has been significantly impacted by Ashwin’s absence. Pujara, in …

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Stokes out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad

Hindustan Times

England Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of next year's Champions Trophy one-day international tournament in Pakistan and the preceding white-ball tour of India, team management announced Sunday. Stokes out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad The star all-rounder was not considered for either assignment after suffering a left hamstring injury during England's defeat …

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IND vs AUS: Injury scare for Rohit Sharma after blow to knee in Melbourne nets

India Today

Ahead of the Boxing Day Test match, India captain Rohit Sharma copped a big blow on his left knee during practice on Sunday, December 22. India are level 1-1 with Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and will push for a win in the final two Test matches of the series, in the hope of a three-peat vs Australia. The hope …

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AUS vs IND: Australian youngster Konstas excited to face Bumrah and Co ahead of Boxing Day Test

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AUS vs IND: Australian youngster Konstas excited to face Bumrah and Co ahead of Boxing Day Test

The Hindu

Australian opener Sam Konstas is excited to face the Indian bowlers in the Boxing Day Test, saying he already has a “few plans” for Jasprit Bumarh and Co if he makes the cut in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Feeling like I’m moving really nice, and hopefully, I get that opportunity,” Konstas told …

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

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3 days, 12 hours 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 …

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3 days, 20 hours 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 …

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Bumrah-Akashdeep's match-saving partnership reminds Ravi Shastri of Lords 2021

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4 days, 20 hours ago

Bumrah-Akashdeep's match-saving partnership reminds Ravi Shastri of Lords 2021

India Today

Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri reflected on India's draw vs Australia in the 3rd Test at The Gabba, Brisbane. The match-saving partnership between Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah reminded Shastri of the Lords 2021 match. In that contest, Bumrah paired alongside Mohammed Shami to share an unbeaten stand of 89 runs, which remains India's highest 9th wicket partnership in Tests. …

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5 days, 7 hours ago

Ashwin hangs up his boots: Chronicle of a retirement foretold

The Hindu

The morning after has been one of reflection and praise. Once R. Ashwin retired from international cricket at Brisbane’s Gabba on Wednesday evening, the overwhelming reaction was unanimous respect. Just as Wednesday was oscillating between rain and the odd streak of sunshine, and the third Test was vacillating between India’s resilience and Australia’s win-at-all-cost approach, there was a sudden twist. …

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5 days, 8 hours 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 …

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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 …

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

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6 days, 5 hours ago

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

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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 …

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6 days, 8 hours 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 …

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Ashwin's surprise retirement decision a result of exclusion from Perth Test?

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6 days, 8 hours ago

Ashwin's surprise retirement decision a result of exclusion from Perth Test?

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: "If I am not needed right now in the series, I am better off saying goodbye to the game," R Ashwin told India skipper Rohit Sharma before his surprise international retirement, refusing to let anyone else write his script after 14 years of service to the game. India played Washington Sundar ahead of Ashwin in Perth before the …

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Did Ashwin's surprise retirement stem from Perth Test exclusion?

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6 days, 8 hours ago

Did Ashwin's surprise retirement stem from Perth Test exclusion?

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6 days, 11 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: Rohit Sharma says India came out with intent to bowl out Australia in second innings

The Hindu

Caught up with the aftermath of R. Ashwin’s retirement, it took a while for Indian skipper Rohit Sharma to reflect on the third Test here at the Gabba on Wednesday. When we came to bowl in the second innings, we came with the intensity of seeing them all out for 60, 70 runs.” The Mumbaikar did not flinch while holding …

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6 days, 11 hours ago

Rohit on Ashwin retirement: Heard this when I came to Perth, but convinced him to stay till pink-ball Test

The Hindu

It was a Wednesday of speculations while the rains drenched the Gabba. Facing the media after Ashwin left the press-conference hall, the Indian skipper said: “Some decisions are very personal and I don’t think too many questions should be asked. He was very sure about what he wanted to do and the team completely backed his thought process.” Speaking about …

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AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: Rain breaks were frustrating, says Australia captain Cummins after India salvages draw

The Hindu

A gripping but weather-beaten Test that wound to a draw was nearly relegated to the background once R. Ashwin announced his retirement. With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series still very much in the balance at 1-1 after the conclusion of the third Test, the Australian captain stressed that his team has a lot to feel good about this game: “The runs …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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6 days, 13 hours ago

R Ashwin retirement Highlights: Kohli, Rohit, Sachin among players who wish Ashwin on social media; Records, stats of India’s greatest off-spinner

The Hindu

December 18, 2024 12:13 Full transcipt of Ashwin’s announcement This will be my last year as an Indian cricketer at the international level. There’s a bit left in me as a cricketer, but I would like to exploit it at the domestic and club-level cricket, but this would be the last day as an international level. I want to name …

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6 days, 13 hours ago

India allrounder Ravichandran Ashwin announces immediate retirement from cricket

Associated Press

BRISBANE, Australia — Star Indian allrounder Ravichandran Ashwin announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. Australia’s captain Pat Cummins, left, celebrates with teammate Travis Head after the dismissal of India’s Ravichandran Ashwin during the day three of the second cricket test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. Share …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: Rain spoils final flourish as Gabba Test ends in a draw

The Hindu

A Wednesday of pouring rain, crumbling wickets and runs, both blitzkrieg and tentative, added some pulsating drama to a contest that finally ended in a draw. The third Test’s fifth and final day wound to an early close with damp weather forcing a quick covering of the pitch here at the Gabba. READ | Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket …

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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 …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

India 8 for no loss at tea chasing 275

Deccan Chronicle

India were eight for no loss at tea chasing 275 on day five of the rain-interrupted third Test here on Wednesday.Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul were at the crease when bad light and rain forced an early tea.Australia made a spirited declaration at 89 for seven in their second innings with more than one session to go.India's star pacer Jasprit …

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AUS vs IND LIVE SCORE: Indian pacers make blistering start after rain delay

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6 days, 16 hours ago

AUS vs IND LIVE SCORE: Indian pacers make blistering start after rain delay

Firstpost

AUS vs IND LIVE SCORE: Follow live scorecard from India vs Australia third Test at The Gabba in Brisbane. Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Marnus Labuschagne on Day five of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane. AP AUS vs IND LIVE SCORE: Indian bowlers made a blistering start to the final day of the third Test …

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6 days, 17 hours ago

Persistent rain over 5 days forces 3rd test between Australia and India into a soggy draw

Associated Press

BRISBANE, Australia — Persistent rain over all five days forced umpires to finally pull the plug on the third cricket test between Australia and India, calling play about two hours before the scheduled end of the match Wednesday as it ended in a soggy draw. Jasprit Bumrah went past India legend Kapil Dev for the most test wickets in Australia …

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6 days, 19 hours ago

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Australia Break Bumrah-Akash Stand Early On Day 5, Bowl India Out For 260 At The Gabba

ABP News

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Australia bowled India out for 260 in the second innings of the ongoing India vs Australia 3rd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 on December 18 at The Gabba, Brisbane. However, India's last-wicket stand of Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah added 47 runs to India's total tally of 260 runs and helped the visitors avoid …

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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 …

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6 days, 20 hours ago

Ashwin retires: 'Never a dull moment with you bowling', BCCI, Kohli, Kumble lead farewell wishes

India TV News

Ravichandran Ashwin left the cricketing world in shock by announcing retirement from international cricket at the end of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. Soon after his announcement to call it quits at the highest level of the sport, farewell wishes poured in for India's modern-day legend with BCCI, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane among many others leading the way. …

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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 …

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6 days, 20 hours ago

Rain reigns supreme at Gabba after gritty India hold cock-a-hoop Australia for hard-fought draw

India TV News

Rain had the last laugh at the Gabba in Brisbane as the day five of the third Test between India and Australia ended in a hard-fought draw. India could only add eight runs to their overnight score of 252 before Travis Head ended Akash Deep's gritty stay at the crease by getting him out stumped on the penultimate ball of …

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6 days, 20 hours ago

R Ashwin retires from international cricket, ends career midway through Australia tour

India Today

Off-spinner R Ashwin announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket on Wednesday, December 18. Captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that R Ashwin would not stay with the team for the remainder of the series and would head back to India on Thursday, December 19. In stats: R Ashwin's glorious Test numbers | Virat Kohli reacts to Ashwin retirement "This …

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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 …

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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 ðð#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 …

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Virat Kohli reacts to R Ashwin retirement: When you told me, it made me emotional

India Today

Former captain Virat Kohli said R Ashwin made him emotional when he told him about his decision to retire. Virat Kohli highlighted R Ashwin's match-winning contributions in Test cricket and said the off-spinner would be 'remembered as a legend of Indian cricket'. R Ashwin's rose to the pinnacle of Test cricket came under Virat Kohli's captaincy. Ashwin played an integral …

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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 …

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Ashwin retires: What forced spinner to make shock call midway through Australia tour

India Today

R Ashwin made the bold call to retire from international cricket mid-way through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia on Wednesday, December 18. Having played 106 Tests and picked up 537 wickets and scoring 3503 runs with 6 centuries and 14 fifties, Ashwin was one of the best Test cricketers of his generation. In stats: R Ashwin's glorious Test numbers | …

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6 days, 20 hours ago

Ash Anna, you've been an inspiration: Washington pays tribute to retiring R Ashwin

India Today

All-rounder Washington Sundar posted a heartfelt message in tribute to teammate and 'mentor' R Ashwin after the off-spinner retired from international cricket on Wednesday, December 18. In an unforeseen call, R Ashwin announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket with immediate effect after the end of the drawn Test between India and Australia in Gabba on Wednesday. It's …

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Gabba Test: Convinced R Ashwin to stay for pink-ball Test, reveals Rohit Sharma

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma has revealed that he asked R Ashwin to stay on for the pink-ball Test after the spinner announced his retirement from the game after the match in Gabba. Speaking about the retiring spinner, Rohit revealed that he came to know about Ashwin's decision when he had arrived in Perth. The India captain revealed that Ashwin understood …

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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, …

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1 week ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: Rahul, Jadeja fifties help India avoid follow-on against Australia

The Hindu

Indian cricket’s seemingly eternal fan Sudhir Gautam blew his conch and waved the national flag. Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja lent spine, it was the turn of Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep to help India avoid the follow-on during a grim Tuesday of rains and runs. Singles were stolen, gaps were milked, the odd four was hit and as Pat Cummins …

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1 week ago

Persistent rain forces a likely draw in the third cricket test between India and Australia

Associated Press

BRISBANE, Australia — It was another day of rain at the Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday, almost ensuring the third cricket test between Australia and India would end in a soggy draw. More importantly, India avoided having to follow-on with a late flurry of tail-end runs in fading light Tuesday, forcing Australia to bat again and almost ensuring a draw …

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India vs Aus 3rd Test Day 4: Rain plays spoilsport, what it means for India?

Live Mint

to comIndia vs Australia 3rd Test Day 4: India reached 167-6 at lunch on day four of the third Test against Australia on Tuesday. As the ‘Men in Blue’ continue struggle to regain ground on fourth day, rain is playing spoilsport in the match in Brisbane. The match has been stopped twice due to mild rain showers on the fourth …

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1 week ago

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: New Zealand crushes England by 423 runs for consolation victory

The Hindu

New Zealand crushed England by 423 runs on the fourth day of the third test in Hamilton on Tuesday to claim a consolation victory and send Tim Southee out a winner in his final match. Mitchell Santner was named Player of the Match after ripping through the England tail to give New Zealand its biggest-ever win by runs and inflict …

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