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

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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 match of Ashwin's career turned out to be the pink-ball Test in Adelaide where he scored 29 runs across two innings and picked up one wicket. Overall, India's modern-day spin legend ended up playing 106 Tests, 116 ODIs and 65 T20Is accounting for 537, 156 and 72 wickets respectively.

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Ashwin reveals Dhoni surprised him with 'even better gift' after failing to show up for his 100th Test: ‘Thank you, MS'
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Ashwin reveals Dhoni surprised him with 'even better gift' after failing to show up for his 100th Test: ‘Thank you, MS'

Firstpost  

Spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin revealed he had invited MS Dhoni for his 100th Test, against England in Dharamsala last year, and had even planned to make it his farewell Test. Ashwin also revealed that he wanted legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni to be present for the special occasion, which occurred during the fifth Test against England in Dharamsala in March last …

Wanted to retire after playing my 100th Test, had even invited MS Dhoni: R Ashwin
1 week, 4 days ago

Wanted to retire after playing my 100th Test, had even invited MS Dhoni: R Ashwin

India Today  

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin recently revealed that he wanted to retire after playing his 100th Test match and had even invited MS Dhoni for the grand occasion. Ashwin made his 100th appearance in Test cricket during the fifth game against England in March 2024 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Recently, Ashwin made the shocking revelation …

Mumbai cricket great Padmakar Shivalkar passes away aged 84
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Mumbai cricket great Padmakar Shivalkar passes away aged 84

The Hindu  

The legendary left-arm spinner Padmakar Shivalkar passed away in Mumbai on Monday. Shivalkar picked 589 wickets in First Class cricket in 124 games at an enviable average of 19.74 across a career spanning a quarter of a century. In a career spanning two decades, Shri Shivalkar played 124 first-class matches, claiming an impressive 589 wickets at an outstanding average of …

Padmakar Shivalkar, India’s domestic cricket stalwart, passes away at 84
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Padmakar Shivalkar, India’s domestic cricket stalwart, passes away at 84

Live Mint  

Domestic cricket stalwart Padmakar Shivalkar passed away at the age of 84 on Monday in Mumbai due to age-related issues. Following his demise, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, took to X and wrote, “The news of the demise of former Mumbai cricketer Padmakar Shiwalkar is very sad. Heartfelt condolences.” Expressing condolences, Mumbai Cricket Association president Ajinkya Naik said, as …

Varun Chakravarthy's spin magic vs New Zealand in numbers: Stat Pack
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Varun Chakravarthy's spin magic vs New Zealand in numbers: Stat Pack

India Today  

India wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy had a remarkable outing against New Zealand in the team’s last group game in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, March 2 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Champions Trophy 2025: India vs New Zealand Updates During his spell, Chakravarthy etched his name in record books as he achieved several remarkable feats during the match. …

R Ashwin in awe of Shubman Gill's technique to take down Shaheen Afridi
1 month ago

R Ashwin in awe of Shubman Gill's technique to take down Shaheen Afridi

India Today  

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin said that he was in awe of Shubman Gill after he took down Shaheen Afridi during the India vs Pakistan fixture in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Following Gill’s innings, Ashwin dissected his technique and mentioned how he was ready for the short ball against Afridi on a particular delivery but quickly shifted his balance …

2 spinners too many: R Ashwin not a fan of India's Champions Trophy squad
1 month, 2 weeks ago

2 spinners too many: R Ashwin not a fan of India's Champions Trophy squad

India Today  

R Ashwin has admitted that he isn't a fan of India taking 5 spinners to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Another change saw India drop Yashasvi Jaiswal from the original list to bring in the in-form Varun Chakravarthy, after he made his debut against England in the Cuttack ODI. Ashwin feels that Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja won't be dropped …

AUS vs SL: Sri Lankan Opener Dimuth Karunaratne Announces Retirement, Will Play Last Test At Galle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs SL: Sri Lankan Opener Dimuth Karunaratne Announces Retirement, Will Play Last Test At Galle

ABP News  

Sri Lanka opener and former skipper Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket after the second Test against Australia in Galle, starting Thursday, which will be his 100th long format game for his country. In his last seven Tests, Karunaratne has accumulated only 182 runs, with his only notable contribution being a single half-century against New Zealand in …

Ravichandran Ashwin wants single change in India’s Champions Trophy squad, says ’don’t know who they would want to drop’
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ravichandran Ashwin wants single change in India’s Champions Trophy squad, says ’don’t know who they would want to drop’

Live Mint  

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin felt India should make one change in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad ahead of the tournament which starts later in the month. Ravichandran Ashwin, who retired from international cricket last year, opined Varun Chakravarthy deserves a place in the squad too after his heroics with the ball in the past few T20I series for …

India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha retires from all forms of cricket
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha retires from all forms of cricket

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha retired from all forms of cricket on Saturday, bringing down the curtains on an illustrious career after playing his final Ranji Trophy group-stage match for Bengal against Punjab at the iconic Eden Gardens here. Reflecting on the impact of cricket on his life, Saha said, "Everything I am today, every achievement, every lesson learned" I …

‘True warrior of Indian cricket’: Mohammed Shami pens emotional note on Wriddhiman Saha retirement
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘True warrior of Indian cricket’: Mohammed Shami pens emotional note on Wriddhiman Saha retirement

Live Mint  

Mohammed Shami has penned a heartfelt note for Wriddhiman Saha after the keeper-batter retired from all forms of cricket. Saha, who had a 28-year cricket career, was Shami’s teammate in Team India, the Bengal for Indian domestic cricket and Gujarat Titans in the IPL. “Today is an emotional day as we say goodbye to Wriddhiman Saha, a true warrior of …

WATCH: Former India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha receives guard of honour in farewell match during Ranji Trophy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

WATCH: Former India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha receives guard of honour in farewell match during Ranji Trophy

The Hindu  

Former India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha received a guard of honour from his Bengal teammates on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy match against Punjab at Eden Gardens on Thursday. Saha had announced his decision to retire from all forms of cricket in the middle of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. A special and emotional farewell 🫂 Guard of honour …

'Akash Deep won't play another Test as...': Ashwin blasts 'unfair' selection act making India weaker side than Australia
1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, on Thursday, revealed the major reason why India are a less dominant force in world cricket compared to Australia as he outlined the ideological differences in the two cricketing powerhouses. Former India bowler Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates the wicket of England's batter Ben Duckett during the first day of the first Test cricket match between India …

Bumrah named ICC test player of the year and Afghanistan’s Omarzai wins ODI award
2 months ago

Bumrah named ICC test player of the year and Afghanistan’s Omarzai wins ODI award

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Jasprit Bumrah won the ICC men’s test cricketer of the year award on Monday after the Indian fast bowler finished 2024 with a rich haul of 71 wickets in 13 test matches. Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai was named ODI player of the year after the all-rounder finished the year by scoring 417 runs and picking up …

Jasprit Bumrah named ICC Test cricketer of the year 2024
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Jasprit Bumrah named ICC Test cricketer of the year 2024

The Hindu  

India’s star bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been named Test cricketer of the year 2024, the International Cricket Council announced at the ICC awards on Monday. He was also part of the ICC Test team of the year along with his countrymates Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravindra Jadeja, a side led by Australia’s Pat Cummins. During India’s tour of Australia, Bumrah also …

Spinners dominate as India skittle out England for 132 in 1st T20I
2 months ago

Spinners dominate as India skittle out England for 132 in 1st T20I

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, : Power-packed bowling performances by spinners Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel and pacer Arshdeep Singh overwhelmed a valiant fightback by England skipper Jos Buttler, allowing India to restrict hosts to 132 runs in the first T20I at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Wednesday. Spinners dominate as India skittle out England for 132 in 1st T20I India needs to chase down 133 …

Felt sad when R Ashwin retired in the middle of Australia tour: Kapil Dev
2 months, 1 week ago

Felt sad when R Ashwin retired in the middle of Australia tour: Kapil Dev

India Today  

Legendary India all-rounder Kapil Dev revealed that he was left disappointed with Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement in the middle of the recent five-match Test series against Australia. Recently, Kapil Dev shared his views on Ashwin’s retirement and called him a strong-headed guy. Ashwin retired as the second-highest wicket taker for India in Tests with 537 wickets from 106 matches at an …

R Ashwin breaks silence on retirement call, not getting farewell Test
2 months, 1 week ago

R Ashwin breaks silence on retirement call, not getting farewell Test

India Today  

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reiterated his stance against farewell matches, expressing that he had no desire to remain in the game solely for a ceremonial send-off. Several former cricketers, including the legendary Kapil Dev, opined that Ashwin deserved a farewell Test. But it’s always better to leave when people ask ‘why’ rather than ‘why not’," Ashwin shared on his …

The 10 Test cricketers with the most to prove in 2025: Four Englishmen who have it all to do before the Ashes, the India batter who's numbers are 'borderline criminal' and the Aussie who has been left
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Daily Mail  

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

End of Ravindra Jadeja’s Test career? India star’s cryptic Instagram post sparks speculation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

End of Ravindra Jadeja’s Test career? India star’s cryptic Instagram post sparks speculation

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shocked the cricketing world when he announced his retirement in the middle of the Border Gavaskar Trophy and returned to India. Now, Ashwin's bowling partner Ravindra Jadeja has shared an Instagram post with his Test jersey clearly visible, leaving the Indian public confused as to whether the left-handed all-rounder is ready to call time on …

R Ashwin was insulted, deserved to retire with dignity: Manoj Tiwary
2 months, 2 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 …

R Ashwin reveals how Rishabh Pant can score hundreds in every game
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

R Ashwin reveals how Rishabh Pant can score hundreds in every game

India Today  

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recently praised wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant for his exceptional defensive skills and discussed how he could reach his full potential in Test cricket. Pant, who scored 255 runs at an average of 28.33 in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, faced criticism for his dismissal in the first innings of the Melbourne Test. Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar …

Ravi Ashwin feels Rishabh Pant can score 100 in every match if he finds the middling game
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravi Ashwin feels Rishabh Pant can score 100 in every match if he finds the middling game

India TV News  

Ravi Ashwin feels Rishabh Pant can score 100 in every match if he finds the middling game Rishabh Pant scored only one half-century in the recently concluded Border Gavaskar series. Meanwhile, Ravi Ashwin feels Pant can hit a hundred in every game he plays if he can find the middling game. Former India cricketer Ravi Ashwin feels that star wicketkeeper …

The art of being Ashwin
2 months, 2 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’ …

Four specialist pacers - the missing weapon in India arsenal on away tours
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

Jasprit Bumrah, sidelined by back spasms, watched from the bench as India struggled to defend a 162-run target in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. In Dravid’s last away Test assignment to South Africa in 2023-24, India played Bumrah, Siraj, Prasidh, Shardul Thakur, and R. Ashwin in the first Test; Mukesh Kumar and Ravindra Jadeja replaced Shardul and …

"His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Pragyan Ojha: Ashwin effectively harnessed his cricketing intelligence and relentless hunger for success
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pragyan Ojha: Ashwin effectively harnessed his cricketing intelligence and relentless hunger for success

The Hindu  

When we began playing age-group cricket more than two decades ago, I distinctly remember hearing the name Ravichandran Ashwin for the first time. Eventually, he earned his place in Tamil Nadu’s Ranji Trophy team, featured in the Indian Premier League, and established himself as a genuine spinner, breaking into India’s white-ball team in 2010. I believe he has effectively harnessed …

Troubling batters left, right and centre - The R Ashwin story in numbers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Troubling batters left, right and centre - The R Ashwin story in numbers

The Hindu  

Few players have analysed cricket as deeply as R. Ashwin. For over a decade, Ashwin strode the globe as one of the sport’s premier spin exponents, playing a pivotal role in establishing India’s dominance in Test cricket, particularly on home soil. Ashwin’s Test record came tantalisingly close to a perfectly symmetrical left-right dismissal count – 269 right-handers and 268 left-handers. …

What lies ahead for ODI skipper Rohit after BGT
2 months, 3 weeks ago

What lies ahead for ODI skipper Rohit after BGT

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: “The next stage is the WTC final and the Champions Trophy. I have full faith in Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, that we will be the champions in both these tournaments,” former BCCI secretary Jay Shah had said in a video message following India’s T20 World Cup win in June this year. Having already retired from the shortest format after the …

'He's not getting younger': Ravi Shastri on Rohit Sharma retirement speculation ahead of Sydney Test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'He's not getting younger': Ravi Shastri on Rohit Sharma retirement speculation ahead of Sydney Test

India TV News  

Ravi Shastri joined the cricket fraternity to share his thoughts on the speculation around Rohit Sharma's retirement ahead of the fifth Test match between Australia and India. The former head coach said he would not be surprised if the Indian captain announces his retirement before the Sydney Test and added that things are not looking great for the veteran opener. …

From James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, top 10 most heartbreaking retirements in cricket in 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

From James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, top 10 most heartbreaking retirements in cricket in 2024

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Retirements in sports are something that evokes a variety of emotions, be it regret, heartbreak, relief, a sense of unfinished business or a fairytale-like feeling, both on the part of players and their fans. With 18,995 runs in 383 games, 49 centuries, 98 fifties, two ICC Cricket World Cup titles, one ICC T20 World Cup and ICC …

Rohit Sharma to announce retirement from red-ball cricket after Sydney Test?
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma to announce retirement from red-ball cricket after Sydney Test?

Deccan Chronicle  

"Retirement," a word that was trending in the country for some time now. India's senior men -- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with their string of low scores should be credited for igniting the trend. India red ball and ODI captain, Rohit Sharma after missing the first Test in Perth, managed to score just a meagre 31 runs in the …

2024 Year in Sport, Cricket: India’s dwindling fortunes in Tests sour T20 World Cup triumph
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

2024 Year in Sport, Cricket: India’s dwindling fortunes in Tests sour T20 World Cup triumph

The Hindu  

It was a bittersweet year for Indian cricket fans as the year ended on a disappointing note after the high of a T20 World Cup win in June. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirement from T20I cricket following India’s T20 World Cup triumph. | Photo Credit: AFP An all-round performance from Wiaan Mulder …

India cricketer who debuted as No 10 batter, became opener in 10 months; retired at 30, later made INR 10 crore annually
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India cricketer who debuted as No 10 batter, became opener in 10 months; retired at 30, later made INR 10 crore annually

Hindustan Times  

Indian cricket has seen some fascinating stories unfold over the years, with young talents emerging as the world beaters. Early career - Starting as number 10 batter Rising from the ranks of Mumbai cricket, Shastri made his India debut at the young age of 18 against New Zealand in Test cricket. Incidentally, he was on the mic during some of …

From James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, top 10 most heartbreaking retirements in cricket this year
2 months, 4 weeks ago

From James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, top 10 most heartbreaking retirements in cricket this year

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Retirements in sports is something that evokes a variety of emotions, be it regret, heartbreak, relief, a sense of unfinished business or a fairytale-like feeling, both on part of players and their fans. -David Warner Perhaps Australia's finest all-format opener retired from all formats of the game after a Super Eight exit from T20 World Cup, in …

Rohit Sharma to retire after IND vs AUS BGT Test series? Rumours fly as chief selector Ajit Agarkar reaches Melbourne
3 months ago

Rohit Sharma to retire after IND vs AUS BGT Test series? Rumours fly as chief selector Ajit Agarkar reaches Melbourne

Live Mint  

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma's recent lean patch is in focus as Chief Selector Ajith Agarkar's presence in Melbourne triggered talk about the skipper's probable retirement. Questions will be asked if he doesn't score in those three innings.” With his continued insipid performances, questions are being raised about whether the 38-year-old Indian captain will soon retire from Test cricket. …

Yearender 2024: Retirements galore as Ashwin, Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja and more mark the end of an era
3 months ago

Yearender 2024: Retirements galore as Ashwin, Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja and more mark the end of an era

Hindustan Times  

The year 2024 is drawing to a close, leaving behind a trail of unforgettable moments in cricket. This announcement was on unexpected lines, momentarily overshadowing the earlier retirement of Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rohit Sharma from T20Is, a decision they made shortly after India's T20 World Cup victory in Barbados. Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma Moments after …

'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 …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

'Haven't seen Rahul Dravid exult like that. He came to me and said…': Ashwin's unforgettable 'you're in the squad' chat
3 months ago

'Haven't seen Rahul Dravid exult like that. He came to me and said…': Ashwin's unforgettable 'you're in the squad' chat

Hindustan Times  

Who can forget Ravichandran Ashwin's iconic leave during the 2022 T20 World Cup match against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground? The off-spinner, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, recalled his decision to let the ball go and how he made former Team India head coach Rahul Dravid exult after India pulled off a miraculous win against Pakistan. …

'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 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 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 won a lot games for India on his own: Rangana Herath
3 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Ravichandran Ashwin breaks silence on international retirement; ‘Wanted to leave nonchalantly…’
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3 months 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 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 …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shocked the world when he announced his retirement from international cricket after the third Test against Australia at Gabba, Brisbane. However, Ashwin's case is totally different as several legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Erapalli Prasanna, and Kapil Dev wondered what led Ashwin to take the call. Erapalli Prasanna also said that Ashwin wasn't treated “very well” and …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

Ever since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia got underway in November, questions have been raised against the Indian team combination, especially the bowling department. Cheteshwar Pujara reckons India's bowling has gotten weaker after the retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin. He said that if Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy are eventually chosen as the fourth and fifth options, then the bowling …

R Ashwin reveals the thought process behind sudden retirement
3 months 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 …

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