R Ashwin showed how important he is to Indian team: Pragyan Ojha hails spinner's 5-wicket haul vs West Indies
1 year, 8 months ago

R Ashwin showed how important he is to Indian team: Pragyan Ojha hails spinner's 5-wicket haul vs West Indies

India Today  

Former cricketer Pragyan Ojha lauded R Ashwin after the Indian spinner picked up his 33rd five-wicket haul in Tests on Wednesday, July 13. He was varying his pace and the West Indies batters did not have answers to the questions that were thrown by Ashwin to them,” Ojha was quoted as saying to Jio Cinemas. Ashwin also became the third Indian bowler after Harbhajan Singh and Anil Kumble to pick up 700 wickets at the international level. OJHA PRAISES SPECIAL ASHWIN After India played in the WTC final where he did not get a chance to play against Australia at the Kennington Oval, Ashwin talked about how he contemplated retiring from the game due to issues with his knee.

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Balaji foresees Ashwin in an anchor role for Chennai Super Kings
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3 days, 7 hours ago

Balaji foresees Ashwin in an anchor role for Chennai Super Kings

The Hindu  

Just about seven months ago, in the first week of August, R. Ashwin walked out to bat at the top of the order for his side, the Dindigul Dragons, in Tamil Nadu Premier League final. Throughout TNPL, Ashwin batted right at the top and scored 252 runs at an impressive strike rate of 151.80. With the 18th edition of the …

R Ashwin claims 5 fielders, 2 new-balls rule was made to nullify India perk
3 weeks, 1 day ago

R Ashwin claims 5 fielders, 2 new-balls rule was made to nullify India perk

India Today  

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns over the International Cricket Council’s ODI regulations, particularly the use of two new balls per innings and the five-fielders-inside-the-circle rule. In his latest Ash Ki Baat YouTube episode, Ashwin argued that the ICC must reconsider these rules ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa to ensure the sustainability of …

R Ashwin in awe of Shubman Gill's technique to take down Shaheen Afridi
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Haris Rauf resumes bowling in nets after recovering from injury
1 month ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Haris Rauf resumes bowling in nets after recovering from injury

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s injured fast bowler Haris Rauf said he resumed bowling in the nets on Monday and was feeling comfortable, adding that it was up to the team management to decide on his selection for the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand. “I have started doing exercises a few days back and also resumed bowling since yesterday,” Haris told reporters at …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Rohit Sharma is selfless, he has led India's ODI transformation: R Ashwin
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma is selfless, he has led India's ODI transformation: R Ashwin

India Today  

World Cup-winning former India spinner R. Ashwin has said he is a big fan of Rohit Sharma's selfless approach in one-day internationals, praising the India captain for setting an example for the rest of the team in the 50-over format. Rohit Sharma smashed 119 off just 90 deliveries in India's successful chase of 305 against England in Cuttack, ending a …

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

Ravichandran Ashwin reacts to Rohit Sharma's poor form; expects critics to stop when India captain performs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ravichandran Ashwin reacts to Rohit Sharma's poor form; expects critics to stop when India captain performs

India TV News  

India captain Rohit Sharma is facing a slump in form. Later, he flopped on his Ranji Trophy return and in the first ODI against England, Rohit scored only two. His form is a matter of huge concern for India ahead of the Champions Trophy and the remaining two matches against England will be a good platform for the 37-year-old to …

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, 2 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 …

Batting is his first love, Abhishek Sharma needs to work more on bowling: Harbhajan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Batting is his first love, Abhishek Sharma needs to work more on bowling: Harbhajan

India Today  

World Cup-winning former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed his desire to see Abhishek Sharma focus more on his bowling. The former cricketer believes Abhishek possesses the potential of a full-time left-arm spinner, and enhancing his bowling skills will enable him to contribute to the team in multiple ways. Harbhajan’s comments came after Abhishek Sharma smashed India’s second-fastest T20I century, …

R Ashwin wants Ravindra Jadeja to bat at No.4, Hardik Pandya at 5 in Champions Trophy
2 months ago

R Ashwin wants Ravindra Jadeja to bat at No.4, Hardik Pandya at 5 in Champions Trophy

India Today  

Ravindra Jadeja should bat at No.4 in the Champions Trophy, suggested former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Ashwin said that if he had a chance, he would keep Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel as India's 4, 5, and 6 in ODI cricket. India has a strong middle order with the likes of Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, …

Ashwin lauds this Indian youngster's potential to score century in every game
2 months, 1 week ago

Ashwin lauds this Indian youngster's potential to score century in every game

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian spin legend R Ashwin feels Rishabh Pant will score a century in every game if the maverick India wicketkeeper-batter is able to curb his extravagance and impetuosity as he has got "one of the best defences" in world cricket. Hailing Pant's ability to singlehandedly turn a match on its head, Ashwin said a lot of his shots …

R Ashwin reveals how Rishabh Pant can score hundreds in every game
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2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

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

‘Ashwin consistently added to his arsenal, much like upgrading software’ — K Gowtham
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Ashwin consistently added to his arsenal, much like upgrading software’ — K Gowtham

The Hindu  

Ash bhai has been a legend, and you naturally look up to him. When you play international cricket regularly, every team studies your bowling through videos. This is where a bowler of Ash bhai’s calibre stands out. It’s akin to upgrading software — you have to keep evolving. This is why he’s always a different bowler every time a batter …

Troubling batters left, right and centre - The R Ashwin story in numbers
2 months, 2 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. …

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

Wriddhiman Saha: What defines Ashwin is his openness to suggestions

The Hindu  

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

Anil Kumble: Ashwin should have played in every match outside India
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Anil Kumble: Ashwin should have played in every match outside India

The Hindu  

Ravichandran Ashwin is a matchwinner. Formative years: The first time Anil Kumble saw Ravichandran Ashwin in person was in the 2011 IPL final, where Ashwin’s 3 for 16 helped CSK beat RCB. | Photo Credit: PTI A good-quality batter or bowler should be able to adapt, and Ashwin has, even though he has not had the opportunity to play in …

'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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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Father of ex-India cricketer, who made debut with R Ashwin, sentenced to 7 years in embezzlement case
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Father of ex-India cricketer, who made debut with R Ashwin, sentenced to 7 years in embezzlement case

Hindustan Times  

Father of former India cricketer, Naman Ojha, who made his international debut with the legendary Ravichandran Ashwin, has been sentenced to seven years of imprisonment after being found guilty over his involvement in a case of embezzlement. Vinay Ojha was reportedly among the four who have been sentenced for embezzling INR 1.25 crore at the Bank of Maharashtra branch in …

Jasprit Bumrah achieves India's joint-highest rating ever in ICC rankings, matches Ravichandran Ashwin
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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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2 months, 3 weeks 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'
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

No regrets about not captaining India, but would have enjoyed it: R Ashwin
2 months, 3 weeks ago

No regrets about not captaining India, but would have enjoyed it: R Ashwin

India Today  

Recently retired, R Ashwin stated that he has no regrets about his career, including missing the opportunity to captain the senior men’s national team. But I did not have any regret that I didn't go on to lead my country because these are not things that I can control," Ashwin told Sky Sports Podcast. "I have realised somebody needs to …

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

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

India Today  

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

Ashwin: Pressure off my back, I see myself doing a lot more in the next few years
2 months, 3 weeks 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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2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

'Ashwin has taken retirement...': Cheteshwar Pujara's blunt assessment on India's 'weak' bowling
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'Every time there was 5% excuse to drop Ashwin...': Gavaskar lambasts India's double standard over neglecting legend
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Every time there was 5% excuse to drop Ashwin...': Gavaskar lambasts India's double standard over neglecting legend

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar called out the team management's double standard over the years as he reckoned Ravichandran Ashwin was repeatedly ignored for a place in the playing XI over “team balance.” Gavaskar's statement came days after Ashwin suddenly ended his international career midway through the ongoing Test series in Australia. Taking to his column in Midday, Gavaskar said …

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 …

R Ashwin reflects on India career after retirement: Don't cry because it's over
3 months ago

R Ashwin reflects on India career after retirement: Don't cry because it's over

India Today  

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin shared a heartfelt Instagram post just days after announcing his retirement from international cricket. Ashwin's post R Ashwin surprised many by retiring midway through the all-important Border Gavaskar Trophy. Minutes after India drew the third Test in Brisbane, Ashwin announced his retirement during a press conference alongside captain Rohit Sharma at the Gabba. When asked …

These India cricketers, labelled modern-day legends, likely to end their careers having never played Tests vs Pakistan
3 months ago

These India cricketers, labelled modern-day legends, likely to end their careers having never played Tests vs Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement from international cricket comes amidst a heated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. While the spinner has been a star for India on several tours of Australia, found success in England, and helped establish an era of dominance at home, he still signals the first of a generation of Indian cricketers who have never taken part in what was once …

'India didn't treat Ashwin well': Prasanna makes bold 'replacement' remark amid Washington Sundar claims
3 months ago

'India didn't treat Ashwin well': Prasanna makes bold 'replacement' remark amid Washington Sundar claims

Hindustan Times  

No one expected Ravichandran Ashwin to retire from international cricket midway through a crucial Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Erapalli Prasanna says Ravichandran Ashwin wasn't "treated well." Former India spinner Erapalli Prasanna has reacted to Ashwin's retirement, saying the 38-year-old wasn't "treated well" and it is a sad day for Indian cricket. I don’t think they treated him well because he was actually …

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

Ravichandran Ashwin: The spinner who shattered status-quo

The Hindu  

To bowl spin is to pause, reflect, tease and torment. When Ashwin emerged through the ranks, fine-tuning his craft in the tough TNCA league while also coping with excess analysis from a knowledgeable Tamil Nadu cricketing fraternity, India still had Harbhajan Singh doing his bit in the slow art. The gist Ashwin constantly reinvented himself, adding new deliveries and also …

If they don't score: Jadeja's blunt take on top-order batsmen ahead of Boxing Day Test
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3 months ago

If they don't score: Jadeja's blunt take on top-order batsmen ahead of Boxing Day Test

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday said lack of runs from the top-order builds pressure on the lower-order and called for an improved performance from the batting unit in the Boxing Day Test here.Jadeja played a crucial role in the rain-hit third Test against Australia at Brisbane, scoring a gritty 77 in the first innings to help India …

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

Ashwin's wife pens heartfelt tribute after his sudden retirement
3 months ago

Ashwin's wife pens heartfelt tribute after his sudden retirement

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: India's ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's wife Prithi Narayanan has penned a heartfelt tribute for her husband following his recent retirement from the game, saying "it is time to set the burden of being you down" and embrace life beyond the game. Describing her tribute as a "Love letter from a fan girl", Prithi wrote on Instagram: "Dear Ashwin, from …

Prithi, Ashwin’s wife, pens a tribute to her ‘all-time favourite cricketer’
3 months ago

Prithi, Ashwin’s wife, pens a tribute to her ‘all-time favourite cricketer’

The Hindu  

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin concluded his illustrious international career following the end of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar series in Brisbane on Wednesday. Ashwin retired with 537 Test wickets at an average of 24, along with 3,503 runs, including six centuries. Following his retirement announcement, Ashwin’s wife Prithi Narayanan shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, highlighting the memories …

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

I got to know R Ashwin was retiring 5 minutes before he announced it: Ravindra Jadeja
3 months 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 …

Abhinav Mukund believes Ashwin contemplated retirement before final decision
3 months ago

Abhinav Mukund believes Ashwin contemplated retirement before final decision

India Today  

Former India batter Abhinav Mukund revealed that the legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin had been contemplating retirement for months before he officially announced the end of his illustrious international career. Recalling long bus rides during the Ranji Trophy, Mukund highlighted Ashwin's penchant for leading games of Mafia, a deduction game that showcased his love for strategy and interaction. Mukund also reminisced …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Ravichandran Ashwin's overseas contributions are underrated: Cheteshwar Pujara
3 months ago

Ravichandran Ashwin's overseas contributions are underrated: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara feels Ravichandran Ashwin’s overseas contributions are underrated. Recently, Pujara opened up on Ashwin’s overseas performances and mentioned how he always played a key role for the team in SENA countries. Ashwin retires as India's 2nd highest wicket taker in Tests “He’s evolved as a bowler, he’s got lot of variations in his bowling because he’s someone …

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