Ashwin hints Washington Sundar as possible replacement in India playing XI
3 days, 11 hours 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 Nadu, I have grown up watching you from the close corners of Chepauk to playing against and alongside you.’” In reply, Ashwin wrote, ‘Thuppakiya pudinga Washi!’—a dialogue from Tamil superstar Vijay’s latest film G.O.A.T., symbolising the passing of the baton. The 2 minutes you spoke that night in the get together was the best🤗 — Ashwin 🇮🇳 December 20, 2024 Among all the options to replace Ashwin, Sundar appears to be the closest like-for-like replacement and a preferred choice for the current Indian coaching setup.

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DC Edit | Ashwin retires with a spin
4 days, 23 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 …

Ravichandran Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket
5 days, 12 hours ago

Ravichandran Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket

The Hindu  

India’s ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday after the end of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane. I want to bring back the joys of playing cricket in the terraces," he said when… pic.twitter.com/aaaiqPhG9m — The Hindu December 18, 2024 Ashwin added, “I have had a lot of fun. The ace spinner …

Ash Anna, you've been an inspiration: Washington pays tribute to retiring R Ashwin
5 days, 18 hours ago

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

India Today  

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

Cheteshwar Pujara suggests one change in Indian XI for Brisbane Test
1 week, 6 days ago

Cheteshwar Pujara suggests one change in Indian XI for Brisbane Test

India Today  

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has suggested one change in the Indian playing XI for the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. Following their loss in Adelaide, Pujara has suggested one change in the playing XI wants the inclusion of Washington Sundar in place of Ravichandran Ashwin. Further speaking ahead, Pujara backed Harshit Rana to be picked in the third Test …

Cheteshwar Pujara predicts R Ashwin snub for 3rd BGT Test, makes passionate case for young IND star to play at the Gabba
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1 week, 6 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

IND vs AUS: Ryan ten Doeschate explains why Ashwin was picked over Washington Sundar in Adelaide
2 weeks, 3 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Ashwin in, Washington Sundar out: ten Doeschate explains Adelaide team call
2 weeks, 3 days ago

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

India Today  

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

WATCH | ‘Sundar is being prepared to replace outgoing Ashwin’, feels Harbhajan
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

WATCH | ‘Sundar is being prepared to replace outgoing Ashwin’, feels Harbhajan

The Hindu  

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes that Washington Sundar’s inclusion ahead of veteran R Ashwin indicates that team India is looking to move ahead and prepare the youngster for replacing the senior pro. “Ravichandran Ashwin has been a great servant of Indian cricket but now he is 38 and that’s why they have kept Washington Sundar in the side to …

India will never get someone as good as Ravindra Jadeja or R Ashwin: Pujara
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India will never get someone as good as Ravindra Jadeja or R Ashwin: Pujara

India Today  

India do not have replacements for Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, said Cheteshwar Pujara leading to the Adelaide Test match against Australia. Ashwin and Jadeja did not play the opening Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium in Perth in a pitch that was conducive to fast bowling. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: Full Coverage Pujara however believes that …

Harbhajan Singh highlights R Ashwin's age factor after Sundar's selection in Perth
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Harbhajan Singh highlights R Ashwin's age factor after Sundar's selection in Perth

India Today  

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh feels India are planning for the future with their selection of Washington Sundar over premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Notably, India rested their senior spinners Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja and picked Sundar over him in the first Test of the ongoing series against Australia. Ravichandran Ashwin has done a phenomenal job playing for India in taking …

Captain Bumrah to spring in a huge surprise, pick Ashwin ahead of Jadeja, hand debut to Nitish Reddy in Perth: Report
1 month ago

Captain Bumrah to spring in a huge surprise, pick Ashwin ahead of Jadeja, hand debut to Nitish Reddy in Perth: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Indian team management, led by head coach Gautam Gambhir and stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, could pull off a surprise in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth. Contrary to popular belief, India might play Ravichandran Ashwin as the lone spinner ahead of Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, reported The Indian Express on Wednesday morning. India's …

Sundar's Experience Pays Off as India Clinches Dominant Win
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sundar's Experience Pays Off as India Clinches Dominant Win

India Today  

Washington Sundar shines with 7-wicket haul, impressing teammate Ashwin in the first Test match against New Zealand. Sundar, returning to Test cricket after three years, bowled with experience and skill, claiming his maiden 5-wicket haul in Tests. He also learned valuable lessons from veteran Ashwin, who contributed to his career-best figures of 7/59. New Zealand was bowled out for 259, …

India's Test Strategy Hinged on Washington Sundar's Inclusion
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2 months ago

India's Test Strategy Hinged on Washington Sundar's Inclusion

India Today  

India will be looking to bounce back in the second Test after a disappointing first Test defeat against New Zealand. The team will be without premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who is likely to be rested. Washington Sundar's inclusion is a possibility, but it presents a dilemma due to the team's existing structure. The Pune Test will be crucial in determining …

Tactical Choice: India Picks Washington Sundar Over 2nd NZ Test Spot
2 months ago

Tactical Choice: India Picks Washington Sundar Over 2nd NZ Test Spot

Hindustan Times  

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has revealed the reason behind Washington Sundar's selection for the first Test against New Zealand. He stated that the decision was not a desperate measure but to add a bowling option who would take the ball away from the Kiwis left-handers. The coach also highlighted the importance of rewarding players for their performances in …

Washington Sundar stakes claim to allrounder's spot, up for grabs after Ravindra Jadeja's retirement
5 months, 1 week ago

Washington Sundar stakes claim to allrounder's spot, up for grabs after Ravindra Jadeja's retirement

India TV News  

Washington Sundar staked claim to the spin-bowling allrounder's spot left vacant after Ravindra Jadeja's T20I retirement as he bagged a match-winning three-wicket haul to help Team India win the 3rd T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Sundar was the pick of all the India bowlers as he stifled the Zimbabwe batters with …

Review of R. Ashwin and Sidharth Monga’s I Have the Streets: A cricketer’s thank you note to Chennai
6 months, 1 week ago

Review of R. Ashwin and Sidharth Monga’s I Have the Streets: A cricketer’s thank you note to Chennai

The Hindu  

An Indian spinner always steps in weighed under gargantuan expectations. Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh had to deal with the shadow of the famous quartet headlined by the late Bishan Singh Bedi, and ironically the duo inadvertently flipped pressure onto their successors. It is to R. Ashwin’s credit that he withstood the strain and with 516 Test wickets is second …

Viswanathan Anand prepares for face-off against Ravichandran Ashwin | WATCH
9 months, 1 week ago

Viswanathan Anand prepares for face-off against Ravichandran Ashwin | WATCH

India TV News  

The upcoming Indian summer may pave way to a mouth-watering clash between India's legendary chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand and premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on a cricket field. Ashwin recorded the feat in the first innings of the third Test of the series against England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. The fifth and final Test at the Himachal Pradesh …

Ravichandran Ashwin always trying to find ways to get you out, says Joe Root
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravichandran Ashwin always trying to find ways to get you out, says Joe Root

The Hindu  

Mighty impressed with Ravichandran Ashwin's range, aggressive mindset and relentless pursuit of wickets, senior England batter Joe Root has said that the veteran Indian off-spinner is a constant threat who hardly believes in the concept of wearing the opposition down. "Ashwin is always trying to find ways of getting you out rather than trying to wear you down, over long …

A Milestone for Ashwin
9 months, 3 weeks ago

A Milestone for Ashwin

Deccan Chronicle  

Team India’s ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be playing his 100th Test match next week. With 507 wickets, 35 five-wicket hauls, 24 four-wicket figures in an innings, 10-wicket hauls in a match eight times and over 3300 runs and five centuries to his credit, Ashwin’s Test career has been nothing less than iconic. To mitigate this, former India captain Sunil …

R Ashwin's withdrawal leaves India with 10 players for 3rd Test vs England: What ICC rules say about substitute fielder
10 months ago

R Ashwin's withdrawal leaves India with 10 players for 3rd Test vs England: What ICC rules say about substitute fielder

Hindustan Times  

Hours after rewriting history in the longest format of the game, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was forced to leave Team India's Test squad for the remainder of the third encounter with England on Friday. Spinner Ashwin became Team India's second bowler after legendary bowler Anil Kumble to complete 500 Test wickets on Day 2 of the Rajkot encounter. What ICC …

Ashwin-Jadeja swap certain, three-way battle between Prasidh, Avesh, Mukesh: India's likely XI for 2nd South Africa Test
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ashwin-Jadeja swap certain, three-way battle between Prasidh, Avesh, Mukesh: India's likely XI for 2nd South Africa Test

Hindustan Times  

The 2023/24 edition of the South Africa series was billed as India's best chance to conquer the final frontier, one that remained unvanquished for 31 years, and it added another year to its tally after the Centurion loss last week. India managed 245 and 131 in the two innings at the SuperSport Park, but the fast bowlers came under the …

Not Manish Pandey or Shahrukh, Ravi Ashwin picks out of favour Indian star can replace Ambati Rayudu at CSK
1 year ago

Not Manish Pandey or Shahrukh, Ravi Ashwin picks out of favour Indian star can replace Ambati Rayudu at CSK

India TV News  

Ambati Rayudu's hole in Chennai Super Kings' batting lineup shall be a big one to fill as the star Indian batter has played some crucial knocks for them. While many expected Manish Pandey to be a potential pick for the five-time IPL champions, Ashwin believes Karun Nair is the man who can be a perfect replacement for Rayudu. Nair has …

R Ashwin to return? Predicting India's likely playing XI for World Cup 2023 final against Australia
1 year, 1 month ago

R Ashwin to return? Predicting India's likely playing XI for World Cup 2023 final against Australia

India TV News  

India take on Australia in the final, the summit clash of the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup on Sunday, November 19 in Ahmedabad. A tanking loss 20 years ago is still hurting, especially the 80s and 90s kids, who grew up watching the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Javagal Srinath take on the mighty Aussies and now …

'With Ashwin in the 15, Kuldeep isn't....': Shastri, Harbhajan's intriguing IND World Cup XI notion on Jadeja's partner
1 year, 2 months ago

'With Ashwin in the 15, Kuldeep isn't....': Shastri, Harbhajan's intriguing IND World Cup XI notion on Jadeja's partner

Hindustan Times  

Heading into the ODI World Cup, India have had largely only one selection headache, as being made from the various remarks made by veterans, experts and in talk shows - the middle-order line-up. But the legends in Ravi Shastri and Harbhajan Singh has sparked a brand new and rather intriguing debate pertaining to spin combination for the World Cup playing …

World Cup 2023: 'Unfortunately Washington Sundar did not get picked,' Yuvraj Singh on India squad
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: 'Unfortunately Washington Sundar did not get picked,' Yuvraj Singh on India squad

Firstpost  

India were forced to make a last-minute change to their ICC Cricket World Cup 15-member squad after Axar Patel was ruled out from the tournament. The 2011 World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh, however, feels that India should have picked all-rounder Washington Sundar as he is not only an off-spinner but also a left-handed batter. World Cup: How Ashwin’s inclusion benefits …

India vs Australia: How R Ashwin, Washington Sundar, Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav fared in ODI series
1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Australia: How R Ashwin, Washington Sundar, Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav fared in ODI series

Firstpost  

A 66-run defeat to Australia in the third and final ODI in Rajkot may not be the ideal way to round off their preparations for the World Cup, but India have ticked a lot of boxes going into the quadrennial showpiece event that starts from 5 October. Certain stars like Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer returned to action …

India vs Australia: With World Cup in sight, Ravichandran Ashwin loads his final roll of the dice
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Australia: With World Cup in sight, Ravichandran Ashwin loads his final roll of the dice

Hindustan Times  

Such is the unforgiving nature of competitive sport that one individual’s misfortune often translates into another’s opportunity. This time last week, R Ashwin didn’t figure prominently in India’s World Cup scheme of things, even though he was one of the unnamed stand-bys identified by the national selectors. Ashwin has been honing his craft in the ultra-competitive Tamil Nadu Cricket Association …

'Australia series no trial for Ashwin': Dravid sets record straight on India star's return before World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

'Australia series no trial for Ashwin': Dravid sets record straight on India star's return before World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Not long ago, Indian head coach Rahul Dravid hinted that injuries to seasoned campaigners like Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel could cost his team in the ICC World Cup 2023. Champions in the 1983 and 2011 editions of the ICC World Cup, Rohit Sharma’s Team India is set to host the showpiece event for the first time since they last …

Ashwin warms up with 50-over match in TN club game before ODI World Cup trials
1 year, 3 months ago

Ashwin warms up with 50-over match in TN club game before ODI World Cup trials

The Hindu  

Nursing dreams of one final ODI World Cup appearance in India blues, Ravichandran Ashwin warmed up nicely by bowling his full quota of 10 overs before linking with the national team for the upcoming three-match series against Australia. If 37-year-old Ashwin pips a hamstrung Axar Patel in the final 15 of the World Cup, he will be one of the …

India vs Australia: Focus on fringe players, R Ashwin and Washington Sundar — what's at stake in ODIs
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Australia: Focus on fringe players, R Ashwin and Washington Sundar — what's at stake in ODIs

Firstpost  

The upcoming ODI series between India and Australia is set to provide both the teams one last shot at finalising their potential playing XIs just before the ODI World Cup gets underway. Let’s take a look: Eyes on fringe players Resting seniors like Kohli and Rohit provides an opportunity for young, talented players like Gaikwad and Tilak to have a …

Ashwin in line to replace injured Axar Patel for Australia series: Rohit Sharma
1 year, 3 months ago

Ashwin in line to replace injured Axar Patel for Australia series: Rohit Sharma

The Hindu  

Veteran all-rounder R Ashwin is in line for an India call up after Axar Patel was ruled out for at least the first two ODIs against Australia, starting Friday, while Shreyas Iyer is on the verge of being match-fit for the series-opener, according to India captain Rohit Sharma. Despite Washington having been called up for the Asia Cup final, Rohit …

India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Final Washington Sundar replaces Axar Patel in India playing XI
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Final Washington Sundar replaces Axar Patel in India playing XI

ABP News  

IND vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Final: Bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar, who is part of India's Asian Games squad, has been called in as injured Axar Patel's replacement for Sunday's IND vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Final match. Axar Patel reportedly suffered multiple injuries in India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 fixture on Friday. Once Asia Cup 2023 …

Tamil Nadu’s M Ashwin to play for Chandigarh in upcoming domestic season
1 year, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu’s M Ashwin to play for Chandigarh in upcoming domestic season

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu leg-spinner M. Ashwin has decided to switch teams and will play for Chandigarh in the upcoming domestic season. Primarily seen as a white-ball bowler, the 32-year-old leg-spinner is the leading wicket-taker for Tamil Nadu in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament with 55 wickets from 50 matches. However, with TN having a solid spin attack led by left-arm …

R Ashwin breaks silence on WTC 2023 final snub: Knew I was going to be left out 48 hours before
1 year, 6 months ago

R Ashwin breaks silence on WTC 2023 final snub: Knew I was going to be left out 48 hours before

India Today  

Veteran India off-spinner R Ashwin opened up about him not getting an opportunity to play in the World Test Championship final against Australia, saying that he knew in advance that he was not going to be part of the playing XI for the summit clash at The Oval in London in June. However, Ashwin said he was mentally prepared to …

'Playing WTC final and you don’t pick No.1 bowler': Sunil Gavaskar tears into Rohit and Co. for leaving out R Ashwin
1 year, 6 months ago

'Playing WTC final and you don’t pick No.1 bowler': Sunil Gavaskar tears into Rohit and Co. for leaving out R Ashwin

Hindustan Times  

With Travis Head and Steve Smith putting Australia on top on the opening day of the Ultimate Test, legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at the Indian think-tank for picking senior pacer Umesh Yadav in the final of the ICC World Test Championship against Australia. Resuming their epic rivalry with Pat Cummins and Co. in the WTC final at The …

Indrajith to lead Tamil Nadu in Ranji Trophy 2022-23; Shahrukh Khan ruled out due to injury
2 years ago

Indrajith to lead Tamil Nadu in Ranji Trophy 2022-23; Shahrukh Khan ruled out due to injury

The Hindu  

Batter Baba Indrajith will lead Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy this season with left arm spinner R. Sai Kishore named as his deputy. The squad, announced by the Tamil Nadu selectors on Friday, includes a few new faces - batter Affan Khader, spinner Ajith Ram and pace bowler Trilok Nag. The experienced Vijay Shankar, who has been out of …

B Indrajith to lead Tamil Nadu in Vijay Hazare Trophy; Sundar to be deputy
2 years, 1 month ago

B Indrajith to lead Tamil Nadu in Vijay Hazare Trophy; Sundar to be deputy

The Hindu  

Batter B Indrajith will lead the Tamil Nadu team in the forthcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day cricket tournament 2022-23 to be held in Bengaluru from November 12. The Tamil Nadu team, which bowed out of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy competition in the preliminary league phase recently, will look to come into its own in the 50-over tournament. The squad …

Baba Aparajith to lead Tamil Nadu in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
2 years, 3 months ago

Baba Aparajith to lead Tamil Nadu in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Firstpost  

All-rounder Baba Aparajith was on Wednesday named captain of the Tamil Nadu team for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Chennai: All-rounder Baba Aparajith was on Wednesday named captain of the Tamil Nadu team for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy national T20 cricket tournament, while M S Washington Sundar was named his deputy. The team announced by the state senior selection …

Ashwin messages me 'You have a spot in Test XI, for some people it takes time'
2 years, 6 months ago

Ashwin messages me 'You have a spot in Test XI, for some people it takes time'

Hindustan Times  

Led by new captain Shreyas Iyer, two-time IPL winners Kolkata Knight Riders finished with eight losses and six wins in 14 matches in the recently-concluded edition. The 27-year-old Indarjith, who bolstered Tamil Nadu's middle order after S Badrinath's exit, also spoke about earning praise from Ravichandran Ashwin. "Look, when you get a compliment from Ravichandran Ashwin, who's a legend of …

Ashwin is shaping up well, looking comfortable in training: Bumrah
2 years, 9 months ago

Ashwin is shaping up well, looking comfortable in training: Bumrah

The Hindu  

Ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who has been recovering from an unspecified injury he suffered in January, is shaping up well and looking "comfortable during training" ahead of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, India vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah said on Tuesday. The 35-year-old Ashwin missed the recent white-ball series against West Indies at home as well as the three-match T20I …

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021-22: Dinesh Karthik, Washington Sundar back in Tamil Nadu squad
3 years ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021-22: Dinesh Karthik, Washington Sundar back in Tamil Nadu squad

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu on Tuesday picked experienced wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik and all-rounder Washington Sundar in a 20-man squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy cricket tournament. Karthik missed the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament which Tamil Nadu won in New Delhi on Monday owing to an injury while Washington Sundar has been out of action since the tour of England earlier …

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Dinesh Karthik, Washington Sundar back in Tamil Nadu squad
3 years, 1 month ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Dinesh Karthik, Washington Sundar back in Tamil Nadu squad

Firstpost  

Tamil Nadu on Tuesday picked experienced wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik and all-rounder Washington Sundar in a 20-man squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy cricket tournament. Karthik missed the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament which Tamil Nadu won in New Delhi on Monday owing to an injury while Washington Sundar has been out of action since the tour of England earlier …

India T20 World Cup squad: Shardul Thakur in the fray, suspense over Washington Sundar
3 years, 3 months ago

India T20 World Cup squad: Shardul Thakur in the fray, suspense over Washington Sundar

The Hindu  

Shardul Thakur's all-round performance in the ongoing five-Test series against England has virtually assured him of a place in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup, to be played in the United Arab Emirates and Oman from October 17 to November 14. Hardik Pandya’s back injury has prevented him from bowling regularly, and Thakur's inclusion will provide a much-needed …

'It's not like I enjoy controversy but I enjoy a fight': India's Ashwin shares unfiltered thoughts on approach to game
3 years, 6 months ago

'It's not like I enjoy controversy but I enjoy a fight': India's Ashwin shares unfiltered thoughts on approach to game

Hindustan Times  

Senior India off-spinner R Ashwin is not the one to mince his words. It's not like I enjoy controversy but I enjoy a fight and that's pretty much who I am here, it sums it up," R. Ashwin said in a video posted by ICC on Twitter. "The beauty of Test cricket is you are always aspiring to be perfect …

'He builds pressure, can get good batsmen out': Dinesh Karthik says 'unfair' to question Ashwin's SENA performance
3 years, 6 months ago

'He builds pressure, can get good batsmen out': Dinesh Karthik says 'unfair' to question Ashwin's SENA performance

Hindustan Times  

R Ashwin has recently been a prevalent figure in the news because of former Team India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar's statements, who said that he doesn't accept Ashwin being termed as an "all-time great" because of his record in SENA- South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia- countries. While speaking to Sports Today, Karthik argued that Ashwin, who is currently India's …

Washington Sundar can perform the role I used to play for India during my time: Ravi Shastri
3 years, 9 months ago

Washington Sundar can perform the role I used to play for India during my time: Ravi Shastri

India TV News  

Ravi Shastri was both Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev's 'go to man' with his all-round abilities during the '80s and India head coach firmly believes that young Washington Sundar could play a similar role in the current Test team. The left-handed specialist batsman, who also bowls mean off-breaks, scored three half centuries in his four Tests along with six wickets …

R Ashwin fit to play second Test against England in Chennai
3 years, 10 months ago

R Ashwin fit to play second Test against England in Chennai

Hindustan Times  

In a big relief for India, premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is fit to play the second Test match against England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, starting on Saturday, reported news agency PTI. India's best bowling performer in Chennai wasn't required to go for any precautionary scans which will certainly be a relief for Kohli as he expects a …

Ashwin, Sundar, Kuldeep may be India's spinners for 1st Test vs England
3 years, 10 months ago

Ashwin, Sundar, Kuldeep may be India's spinners for 1st Test vs England

India TV News  

In December 2016, when England last travelled to India for a Test series, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin combined to capture 54 of the 93 English wickets to fall as the team romped to a 4-0 series win in the five-Test series. This time, though, Jadeja's absence from the first two Tests due to a thumb fracture will mean India …

India vs Australia: R Ashwin, Washington Sundar return home after stunning series win Down Under
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: R Ashwin, Washington Sundar return home after stunning series win Down Under

Firstpost  

Ashwin and Washington are also a part of the Indian squad named for the first two Tests against England in Chennai, beginning on 5 February. Chennai: Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and rookie all-rounder Washington Sundar, who were a part of the triumphant Indian team in the Test series against Australia, returned home on Friday. this is my India - simple, …

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