Ravichandran Ashwin picks his successor post-retirement, announces it on social media; who is he?
4 days, 14 hours ago

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

Live Mint  

With the sudden and unexpected retirement announcement by India's decorated off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin following a draw against Australia in the third Test at Brisbane, a void was created in the Indian cricket team, and one question on everyone's mind was who would replace the spin wizard. Soon after Ashwin's retirement announcement, India's off-spin all-rounder Washington Sundar penned a heartfelt tribute on his social media account. Replying to Sundar's post, Ashwin wrote on Friday, "‘Thuppakiya pudinga washi!' was quoted by Ashwin from a famous dialogue from Tamil superstar Vijay's recent film, ‘Greatest of All Time ’.

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'I don't blow kisses to my better half sitting in dressing room or hospitality box': Ravichandran Ashwin debunks myths
1 day, 2 hours 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 …

Ravichandran Ashwin breaks silence on international retirement; ‘Wanted to leave nonchalantly…’
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1 day, 4 hours 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. …

Ashwin: Pressure off my back, I see myself doing a lot more in the next few years
1 day, 13 hours 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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1 day, 15 hours 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
1 day, 21 hours 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 …

PM Modi's tribute to Ashwin after his shock retirement: ‘Your carrom ball bowled everyone’
3 days ago

PM Modi's tribute to Ashwin after his shock retirement: ‘Your carrom ball bowled everyone’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Ravichandran Ashwin, India's veteran off-spinner, on his remarkable 14-year international cricket career. In a heartfelt letter, the Prime Minister praised Ashwin's incredible career, highlighting his unique ability to outwit batsmen with his off-spin and innovative variations. PM Modi fondly recalled Ashwin’s iconic jersey number 99, noting that it would be "sorely missed" by fans and …

PM Modi reacts to Ravichandran Ashwin’s surprising retirement announcement: ’Bowled a carrom ball’
3 days, 4 hours ago

PM Modi reacts to Ravichandran Ashwin’s surprising retirement announcement: ’Bowled a carrom ball’

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reacted to Ravichandran Ashwin's shocking retirement announcement by comparing it to the mysterious carrom balls bowled by the off-spinner. At a time when everyone was looking forward to many more off-breaks, you bowled a carrom ball that bowled everyone.” PM Modi wrote in a heartfelt letter to the off-spinner. The Prime Minister also made a …

Ravichandran Ashwin: The spinner who shattered status-quo
3 days, 11 hours 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 days, 20 hours ago

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

'5 Minutes Before Press Conference': Ashwin's Retirement Bombshell To 'Partner In Crime'
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3 days, 23 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 …

Prithi, Ashwin’s wife, pens a tribute to her ‘all-time favourite cricketer’
4 days, 3 hours 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...'
4 days, 4 hours ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin bid adieu to international cricket earlier this week after he called time on his career following the end of the Gabba Test against Australia. Harbhajan Singh breaks silence on rumoured rift with Ravi Ashwin Throughout his career, Ashwin was compared with another legendary Indian spinner, Harbhajan Singh. 'Little vocal about pitches in India' Harbhajan Singh insisted he does …

I got to know R Ashwin was retiring 5 minutes before he announced it: Ravindra Jadeja
4 days, 7 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 …

Abhinav Mukund believes Ashwin contemplated retirement before final decision
4 days, 7 hours 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 …

Ravichandran Ashwin's overseas contributions are underrated: Cheteshwar Pujara
4 days, 18 hours 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 …

What’s next for Ravichandran Ashwin? 5 promising career options he could look at after retirement
4 days, 21 hours ago

What’s next for Ravichandran Ashwin? 5 promising career options he could look at after retirement

Live Mint  

Arguably one of the most successful Indian off-spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement from international cricket has certainly sent shockwaves among the fans and experts. While the time of Ashwin's retirement could be a matter of debate, considering there are a couple of Tests matches to go in the BGT, the ace-spinner wanted to go out in his own terms and called …

Who Called R Ashwin After He Announced Retirement? Check Out His Call Log
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4 days, 22 hours ago

Who Called R Ashwin After He Announced Retirement? Check Out His Call Log

ABP News  

Ravichandran Ashwin shocked everyone with a surprise announcement of his retirement from international cricket following the conclusion of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 Test on December 18. The cricketing community was taken by surprise when Ashwin attended the post-match conference at The Gabba in Brisbane alongside Indian captain Rohit Sharma and revealed that it was his last day as an …

Ashwin hints Washington Sundar as possible replacement in India playing XI
5 days ago

Ashwin hints Washington Sundar as possible replacement in India playing XI

The Hindu  

India’s ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shocked the cricketing world by announcing his international retirement in the middle of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia earlier this week. Fellow spinner Washington Sundar penned an emotional farewell message for ‘Ash Anna’ on the social media platform X, which read: ‘You have been an inspiration. Coming from the same state of Tamil …

R Ashwin's wife pens heartfelt tribute to spinner: Share memes all day, bug our kids
5 days, 7 hours ago

R Ashwin's wife pens heartfelt tribute to spinner: Share memes all day, bug our kids

India Today  

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s wife Prithi Narayanan penned down an emotional tribute to her husband, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket. His wife Prithi Narayanan also penned a long emotional tribute recalling his cricketing journey over the years as the two stood by each other during the highs and lows of life. “The big wins, the MOS awards, …

Promised myself India won't lose another home series after England 2012: R Ashwin
5 days, 7 hours ago

Promised myself India won't lose another home series after England 2012: R Ashwin

India Today  

India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin recently shared his self-promise from the early days of his career that he wouldn’t let India lose another home series. In the special video feature, Ashwin shared the promise he made to himself about not letting India lose another series after losing against England in 2012 at home. Ashwin played a pivotal role in India’s over …

R Ashwin grateful for calls from Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev on retirement day
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5 days, 7 hours ago

R Ashwin grateful for calls from Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev on retirement day

India Today  

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that cricketing legends Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev reached out to him after he announced his international retirement. Tendulkar and Ashwin, who were teammates during the early stages of Ashwin's Test career, also shared the joy of being part of India's 2011 ODI World Cup-winning squad, adding a deeper significance to their bond. If …

"I think what stands out...": Shastri reveals key to Ashwin's greatness
5 days, 13 hours ago

"I think what stands out...": Shastri reveals key to Ashwin's greatness

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri opened up on what made recently retired all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin such a special player, saying he desired to evolve with times and learn "new tricks" that helped him achieve greatness. ": Shastri reveals key to Ashwin's greatness Ashwin called time on his prolific career at the end of the Gabba Test, …

Amul pays tribute to Indian ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s ‘illustrious career’ on his retirement
5 days, 14 hours ago

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

Live Mint  

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

'I wouldn't have let him go like that': Kapil Dev baffled, says he would've ensured Ashwin retired with 'lot of respect'
5 days, 20 hours ago

'I wouldn't have let him go like that': Kapil Dev baffled, says he would've ensured Ashwin retired with 'lot of respect'

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, after the final day of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Brisbane. It was also a disappointing end to the career of one of India's greatest ever cricketers in Test cricket, considering the result of the match and his absence from the playing XI. Kapil Dev hurt by the …

Ravichandran Ashwin: Lesser-known records and milestones of the legendary Indian spinner
5 days, 20 hours ago

Ravichandran Ashwin: Lesser-known records and milestones of the legendary Indian spinner

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, marking the end of a glittering career that spanned over a decade. Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket at the end of the third India vs Australia Test in Brisbane. Lesser-known records of Ravichandran Ashwin Second most wickets at home by an Indian bowler Ashwin ended his career …

Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement was ‘shocking’ but ‘expected’; father says ‘humiliation’ was going on’
5 days, 21 hours ago

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

Live Mint  

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

'Ashwin The Cricketer Not Done Yet': Off-Spin Legend Drops Big Hint On Career Day After Announcing Retirement | WATCH
5 days, 22 hours ago

'Ashwin The Cricketer Not Done Yet': Off-Spin Legend Drops Big Hint On Career Day After Announcing Retirement | WATCH

ABP News  

Ravichandran Ashwin shocked everyone by announcing retirement from all forms of international cricket on December 18 following the third India vs Australia Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Brisbane. ALSO ON ABP Live | Ravi Shastri Recalls MS Dhoni’s Surprise Test Exit After R Ashwin Announces Retirement | WATCH "I never thought so many people will come here. I …

'Did Ashwin want to break Kumble's record?': Gavaskar claims India legend lost steam, lack of chances led to retirement
5 days, 22 hours ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, on Wednesday, admitted that Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement announcement was always on the cards given India's Test fixtures for 2025, before speculating that the veteran bowler had lost his steam and realised the lack of opportunities in the future, which played a key role in him taking the call midway through the Australia Test series. Sunil …

Ashwin retirement: Four spinners who could break into the India Test team
5 days, 23 hours ago

Ashwin retirement: Four spinners who could break into the India Test team

The Hindu  

India’s premier off-spinner, R. Ashwin, announced his retirement after day five of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy third Test in Brisbane. Washington Sundar of India celebrates taking the wicket of Nathan Lyon of Australia for a duck during day four of the First Test match in the series between Australia and India at Perth Stadium. FILE PHOTO: India’s Kuldeep Yadav appeals for …

From Chennai to Melbourne: R Ashwin’s top spells for India
5 days, 23 hours ago

From Chennai to Melbourne: R Ashwin’s top spells for India

The Hindu  

As Ravichandran Ashwin called time on his international career on Wednesday, it is fitting to look back at some of his best performances in an India jersey: finishing with 537 Test wickets, 156 ODI wickets, and 72 T20I wickets, along with five Test centuries. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar 6-41 vs Australia, Bengaluru, 2017 One of Ashwin’s finest performances …

CSK’s Ravichandran Ashwin says ‘don’t be surprised if…’ upon return to Chennai after retirement
6 days, 1 hour ago

CSK’s Ravichandran Ashwin says ‘don’t be surprised if…’ upon return to Chennai after retirement

Live Mint  

Calling his retirement a ‘sense of relief and satisfaction’, Ravichandran Ashwin urged his fans and followers not to be surprised, as the ace off-spinner plans to continue playing in domestic and club cricket for as long as he can. After announcing his retirement on Wednesday, following India's draw against Australia in the third Test in Brisbane, Ashwin returned home to …

Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement: Is India cricket team’s snub in Australia behind his decision?
6 days, 1 hour ago

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

Live Mint  

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

Just-retired Ashwin returns to Chennai
6 days, 2 hours ago

Just-retired Ashwin returns to Chennai

Hindustan Times  

Chennai, A day after announcing his retirement from international cricket midway into the Test series against Australia, India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made a quiet early-morning return to the country here on Thursday. HT Image Ashiwn could be seen was escorted out of the Chennai International Airport by local officials as fans took photographs before he left with his family without …

Ravichandran Ashwin retires from Tests: Let's take a look at his records in this format
6 days, 3 hours ago

Ravichandran Ashwin retires from Tests: Let's take a look at his records in this format

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : India's decorated off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will go down as one of Indian cricket's all-time greats. Ravichandran Ashwin retires from Tests: Let's take a look at his records in this format From a sizeable wickets tally to an achievement that is the envy of Test all-rounders, here's a list of the records the 38-year-old holds as he called …

R Ashwin's childhood coach surprised with retirement call: Could've played on
6 days, 7 hours ago

R Ashwin's childhood coach surprised with retirement call: Could've played on

India Today  

Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India’s finest-ever red-ball spinners, left the cricketing world stunned by announcing his retirement from international cricket on December 18, following India’s draw in the Gabba Test against Australia. The abrupt decision also surprised Ashwin’s childhood coach, Sunil Subramanian, who believed the legendary spinner had the ability to represent India in the 2025-2027 World Test Championship cycle. …

Ravi Ashwin reaches Chennai within 24 hours after announcing retirement, receives huge welcome home | WATCH
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6 days, 7 hours ago

Ravi Ashwin reaches Chennai within 24 hours after announcing retirement, receives huge welcome home | WATCH

India TV News  

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin who announced retirement from international cricket on Wednesday at the end of the third Test against Australia, has reached Chennai. He also smashed six centuries in the longest form of the game and featured in the last three World Cups in T20 and One-Day format too. "Also want to thank the Australian team who've been fierce …

DC Edit | Ashwin retires with a spin
6 days, 12 hours ago

DC Edit | Ashwin retires with a spin

Deccan Chronicle  

Many eyebrows in Indian cricket circles were raised with the news coming in from Australia on Wednesday when Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from the game midway through the five-Test series. This one surely turned the other way.With 537 wickets from 106 Tests, Ashwin is India’s second-highest wicket-taker in the format, behind leg-spinner Anil Kumble. The Tamil Nadu player was …

Ashwin: Complete package, restless innovator
6 days, 13 hours ago

Ashwin: Complete package, restless innovator

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane: On their trips to India, visiting cricket teams can rest easy now. R Ashwin stymied them with changes of angle, pace, delivery stride and just about anything else you could think of to carve a spot for himself among the greatest to have played this game. Since November 6, 2011 — when Ashwin made his Test debut — India …

‘Emotional’ Virat Kohli lauds India legend Ravichandran Ashwin after shock retirement
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6 days, 16 hours ago

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

The Independent  

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Ravichandran Ashwin retirement: Best performances across career - From 1 not out vs Pakistan to Sydney heroics in 2021
6 days, 18 hours ago

Ravichandran Ashwin retirement: Best performances across career - From 1 not out vs Pakistan to Sydney heroics in 2021

Live Mint  

Ravichandran Ashwin drew curtains on his long 14-year international career on Wednesday, after India's drawn Test match against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. From his two wickets against Australia in the 2011 ODI World Cup quarterfinal to his heroics in the Champions Trophy final a year later in England, Ravichandran Ashwin's list of memorable performances is long. 2/52 against …

Ravichandran Ashwin tribute: India’s star off-spinning all-rounder retires
6 days, 19 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 …

Cricket fraternity lauds Ravichandran Ashwin's illustrious Test career following his retirement
6 days, 20 hours ago

Cricket fraternity lauds Ravichandran Ashwin's illustrious Test career following his retirement

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : The cricketing fraternity took to social media to praise 38-year-old off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin following his announcement of retirement from Test cricket after the conclusion of the Brisbane Test at the Gabba on Wednesday. Cricket fraternity lauds Ravichandran Ashwin's illustrious Test career following his retirement India's celebrated off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed his decision to retire from international cricket …

Ashwin retires — A star of many triumphs
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6 days, 21 hours ago

Ashwin retires — A star of many triumphs

The Hindu  

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

14 years of camaraderie: Virat Kohli pens emotional note for Ashwin
6 days, 21 hours ago

14 years of camaraderie: Virat Kohli pens emotional note for Ashwin

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Luminaries from the world of cricket on Wednesday doffed their hats to "all-time great" Ravichandran Ashwin after he announced his retirement from international cricket, leaving the game a little poorer after enriching it through a glorious career. Longtime India teammate Virat Kohli penned an emotional tribute, recalling their "14 years of camaraderie", current coach Gautam Gambhir hailed his …

Rohit on Ashwin retirement: Heard this when I came to Perth, but convinced him to stay till pink-ball Test
6 days, 22 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 …

Ravichandran Ashwin retirement: Virat Kohli reveals ‘emotional moment’ with veteran off-spinner, calls him ’legend’
6 days, 23 hours ago

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

Live Mint  

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

Kohli on Ashwin retirement: Your skill and match-winning contributions to Indian cricket are second to none
6 days, 23 hours ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Ashwin retires: Who was off-spinner’s first and last Test wicket?
6 days, 23 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 …

Fans pay tribute to the ‘King of Carrom Ball’ after R Ashwin retires from all forms of international cricket
6 days, 23 hours ago

Fans pay tribute to the ‘King of Carrom Ball’ after R Ashwin retires from all forms of international cricket

Hindustan Times  

Social media was abuzz after Ravichandran Ashwin, arguably one of India’s greatest off-spinners, announced his retirement from international cricket. Fans, including Ashwin's peers, flooded social media platforms with tributes, hailing his incredible 14-year-long career and calling him a “the king of carrom ball.” R. Ashwin announced his retirement from all forms of International cricket, today. Harsha Bhogle, a celebrated cricket …

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