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

India Today  

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

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Ravichandran Ashwin: The spinner who shattered status-quo
1 day, 19 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 …

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

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Ashwin's wife pens heartfelt tribute after his sudden retirement
2 days, 8 hours 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 …

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Prithi, Ashwin’s wife, pens a tribute to her ‘all-time favourite cricketer’
2 days, 11 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 …

I got to know R Ashwin was retiring 5 minutes before he announced it: Ravindra Jadeja
2 days, 14 hours ago

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

India Today  

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said he was as surprised as the rest of the cricketing world when he learnt about R Ashwin's retirement on Day 5 of the third Test between India and Australia. Jadeja revealed that Ashwin and he had been sitting together throughout the final day's play, but his former spin partner did not give the slightest hint about …

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Abhinav Mukund believes Ashwin contemplated retirement before final decision
2 days, 14 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 …

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Will miss 'mentor' R Ashwin, but we need to move on: Ravindra Jadeja
2 days, 14 hours ago

Will miss 'mentor' R Ashwin, but we need to move on: Ravindra Jadeja

India Today  

Ravindra Jadeja said that he would definitely miss Ravichandran Ashwin, who was an on-field mentor for him, but acknowledged the need to move forward following the legendary spinner's retirement from international cricket. Playing 58 Test matches together, Ashwin and Jadeja claimed a staggering 587 wickets, surpassing the legendary spin duo of Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh, who took 501 wickets …

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From Ravi Ashwin to James Anderson, star cricketers who bid adieu to the game in 2024
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From Ravi Ashwin to James Anderson, star cricketers who bid adieu to the game in 2024

India TV News  

Saying goodbyes is hard. Indian legend Ravi Ashwin, who has the most wickets for India in the winning cause said goodbye to the International cricket mid-way in the ongoing Border-Gasvaskar Trophy 2024/25. England legend James Anderson, the master of swing, also left the International circuit as the most-prolific pacer with 991 wickets. The likes of David Warner, Tim Southee, Dean …

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Ravichandran Ashwin's overseas contributions are underrated: Cheteshwar Pujara
3 days, 2 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 …

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Who Called R Ashwin After He Announced Retirement? Check Out His Call Log
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3 days, 6 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 …

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Former Pakistan Cricketer Backs ‘Genius’ R Ashwin For BCCI or ICC Leadership In Future
3 days, 6 hours ago

Former Pakistan Cricketer Backs ‘Genius’ R Ashwin For BCCI or ICC Leadership In Future

ABP News  

New Delhi: As Ravichandran Ashwin, one of cricket's most celebrated spinners, left fans and experts shocked by his sudden exit from international cricket, the former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif showered huge praise on the India star for his tactical acumen and sharp cricketing brain, saying the 38-year-old has the ability to "take over the BCCI and ICC in future". Ashwin …

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Ashwin hints Washington Sundar as possible replacement in India playing XI
3 days, 8 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 …

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'Would've had a heart attack...': R Ashwin shares star-studded call history from his retirement day
3 days, 14 hours ago

'Would've had a heart attack...': R Ashwin shares star-studded call history from his retirement day

India TV News  

R Ashwin, one of the legends of Indian cricket, walked into the international sunset after the end of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. Ashwin like he has played all his career, didn't make a big deal about it and without getting a farewell game, called it a day in the post-match press conference alongside skipper …

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R Ashwin's wife pens heartfelt tribute to spinner: Share memes all day, bug our kids
3 days, 14 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, …

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Hold the gun: R Ashwin wishes Washington Sundar with viral Thalapathy Vijay line
3 days, 14 hours ago

Hold the gun: R Ashwin wishes Washington Sundar with viral Thalapathy Vijay line

India Today  

Recently retired Ravichandran Ashwin extended his best wishes to Washington Sundar in his inimitable style, hinting at handing over the baton to the fellow off-spinner. Known for his love of pop culture, Ashwin used a viral line from Thalapathy Vijay's recent blockbuster Tamil film, The Greatest of All Time, to wish his former teammate. For the uninitiated, Ashwin's comment referenced …

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Promised myself India won't lose another home series after England 2012: R Ashwin
3 days, 14 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 …

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R Ashwin responds to Virat Kohli's tribute, reveals poignant MCG message
3 days, 14 hours ago

R Ashwin responds to Virat Kohli's tribute, reveals poignant MCG message

India Today  

Ravichandran Ashwin, now a former India spinner, responded to Virat Kohli's heartfelt retirement message to him as the spinner also assured the star batter that he would be present in sprits when Kohli walks on to bat at the MCG against Australia in the side's Boxing Day Test on December 26. Ashwin’s retirement on December 19 prompted Kohli to share …

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R Ashwin was ready to evolve all the time, made him stand out: Ravi Shastri
3 days, 14 hours ago

R Ashwin was ready to evolve all the time, made him stand out: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Former India coach Ravi Shastri highlighted how Ravichandran Ashwin’s eagerness to adapt and evolve with the changing dynamics of cricket made him an exceptional player throughout his career. Ashwin revealed his decision to retire from international cricket during the post-match press conference following India’s hard-fought draw against Australia in the Brisbane Test, leaving fans and experts alike surprised. While many …

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R Ashwin retires: India's greatest match-winner deserved more respect
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3 days, 14 hours ago

R Ashwin retires: India's greatest match-winner deserved more respect

India Today  

Ravichandran Ashwin, one of cricket’s most decorated spinners, stunned the cricketing world with the announcement of his retirement. ASHWIN DESERVED A BETTER FAREWELL Ashwin’s father, Ravichandran, alleged that his son faced humiliation, which may have influenced his decision to retire during India’s ongoing tour of Australia. Regardless of when or how he chooses to step away, his legacy as one …

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R Ashwin grateful for calls from Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev on retirement day
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3 days, 14 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 …

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'I Never Thought...': Ravichandran Ashwin Responds To Father's Controversial Remarks
4 days ago

'I Never Thought...': Ravichandran Ashwin Responds To Father's Controversial Remarks

ABP News  

Ravichandran Ashwin has clarified the controversy sparked by his father's remarks regarding his retirement. I never thought you would follow this rich tradition of dad statements" My dad isn’t media trained, dey father enna da ithelaam 😂😂. I never thought you would follow this rich tradition of “dad statements”.🤣 Request you all to forgive him and leave him alone 🙏 …

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Ashwin hangs up his boots: Chronicle of a retirement foretold
4 days, 2 hours ago

Ashwin hangs up his boots: Chronicle of a retirement foretold

The Hindu  

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

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Ashwin deserved a fitting farewell: Kapil Dev
4 days, 3 hours ago

Ashwin deserved a fitting farewell: Kapil Dev

The Hindu  

Unable to comprehend R Ashwin’s sudden decision to retire from international cricket, a shocked World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev says the premier off-spinner deserved a fitting farewell, ideally on home soil. He deserved much better, a fitting farewell,” Kapil said in a statement to PTI. I don’t think anyone can match his humongous contribution to Indian cricket.” Kapil hoped that …

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