Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket

Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket

Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, marking the end of an illustrious career. The announcement came after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Brisbane. At a press conference, Ashwin expressed gratitude for his journey with the Indian cricket team. “This will be my last … Read more

Ashwin backs Pakistan to perform well in Asia Cup and World Cup

Ashwin backs Pakistan to perform well in Asia Cup and World Cup

Ashwin has backed Pakistan to perform. Ashwin believes that Pakistan has an outstanding team. The Asia Cup 2023 will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Pakistani side has received support from Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to perform well in the Asia Cup and World Cup this year. In Ashwin’s opinion, Pakistan has an … Read more

Amazing Viral: Ashwin, Jadeja resurrect iconic Akshay Kumar scene, Watch

Ashwin iconic Akshay Kumar scene

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are seen in a viral Instagram video.  The video has received more than 4.7 million views since it was shared. The video was posted on Instagram by him. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are seen in the viral Instagram video recreating an iconic Akshay Kumar scene before dancing to the … Read more

James Anderson returns to top position of ICC Test bowling ranking

ICC Test bowling ranking

International Cricket Council has officially released the ranking of Test bowlers. Losing the first position Pat Cummins reached to third. Babar Azam maintained his sixth position in Test batsmen’s ranking. International Cricket Council has officially released the ranking of Test bowlers, on Wednesday. James Anderson‘s remarkable career continues overtakes most fitted position of Australia’s Pat … Read more

Ravichandran Ashwin criticized Pakistan stance over Asia Cup

Ravichandran Ashwin Asia Cup

Ravichandran Ashwin, an Indian spinner, has poked fun at Pakistan. The decision about the location of the Asia Cup will be made in March. Ramiz Raja has pledged that Pakistan will not travel to India for World Cup. Ravichandran Ashwin, an Indian spinner, has poked fun at Pakistan in the midst of the doubt surrounding … Read more

Asia Cup 2023: “If you want us to participate, do change the venue” says Ashwin

Asia Cup 2023: "If you want us to participate, do change the venue" says Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin has poked fun at Pakistan in the midst of Asia Cup. Decision about the location of the Asia Cup will be made in March. Sethi charged Jay Shah for “unilateral decision” without consulting. Ravichandran Ashwin, an Indian spinner, has poked fun at Pakistan in the midst of the doubt surrounding the Pakistan Cricket … Read more

Ravichandran Ashwin wants 2023 World Cup to start at 11.30am

Ravichandran Ashwin

India’s offspinner argues that dew offers chasing teams an unfair edge. Day-night ODIs in India typically start at 1.30pm. Ashwin used the example of India’s first ODI against Sri Lanka in a video. Ravichandran Ashwin wants the 2023 World Cup to start at 11.30am. India’s offspinner argues that dew offers chasing teams an unfair edge. … Read more

Ashwin fails to board a flight to England after testing positive for Covid-19

Ashwin fails to board a flight to England after testing positive for Covid-19

Ashwin of India has tested positive for Covid-19. He is now quarantined and will only join the squad after all protocol criteria have been met. India and England will play three ODIs and three T20Is Ashwin of India has tested positive for Covid-19 and has yet to fly to England for the forthcoming Edgbaston Test. … Read more

ICC rankings: Imam-ul-Haq enters top ten in ODI batsmen rankings

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After winning the ODI series against Australia, skipper Babar Azam still rules the ICC Men’s ODI  batting rankings while Imam-ul-Haq climbs a significant number of positions, from 11th to 3rd spot.   Test rankings Proteas skipper Dean Elgar has moved up three spots to number thirteen in the ICC Men’s Test Player rankings after smashing … Read more

Ravichandran Ashwin surpasses Kapil Dev’s 434 Test wickets record

Ravichandran Ashwin

MOHALI: In the second Test against Sri Lanka, India’s Ravichandran Ashwin eclipsed speed bowling legend Kapil Dev’s 434 wickets. On day three in Mohali, Ashwin returned Charith Asalanka for 20 runs with his off-spin to become India’s second-highest wicket-taker behind spin icon Anil Kumble, who concluded his career with 619 Test wickets. Ashwin, 35, also … Read more

Joe Root named men’s Test player of the year

International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the England skipper Joe Root as the men’s Test player of the year with 1,708 runs in 15 matches during the calendar year 2021. The England and Wales Cricket Board, on their official Twitter handle, tweeted’ “The winner of the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year for … Read more

Quinton De Kock scores century as South Africa seeks clean sweep

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CAPE TOWN: Quinton de Kock, South Africa’s former captain, scored a century in the third ODI against India at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday. De Kock, who gave over the white ball captaincy to Temba Bavuma in March, scored 124 off 130 balls as South Africa scored 287 all out after being called in … Read more

Indian spin hero Harbhajan Singh retires

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NEW DELHI: Veteran India spinner Harbhajan Singh, the first Indian bowler to grab a Test hat-trick, announced on Friday his retirement from all forms of cricket. “All good things come to an end and today as I bid adieu to the game that has given me everything in life, I would like to thank everyone who … Read more

Indian spinner Ashwin considered retirement over injuries

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NEW DELHI: India’s third-highest Test wicket-taker Ravichandran Ashwin says that he nearly quit several times between 2018 and 2020 due to injury and because he did not “feel backed”. “I contemplated retirement for a lot of reasons,” the star spinner told ESPN Cricinfo. “I felt like people were not sensitive enough to my injuries. I felt like … Read more

‘Clinical’ India thrash New Zealand to clinch Test series

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MUMBAI: India hammered New Zealand by 372 runs to win the second Test on Monday, despite the Black Caps’ Mumbai-born spinner Ajaz Patel making history with 10 wickets in the first innings. Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin claimed a match tally of eight wickets — and 300th scalp on home soil — as the hosts clinched … Read more

Rashid Khan eyes World Cup glory not wedding bells

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DUBAI: Rashid Khan insists his mind is occupied by the World Cup and not wedding bells as the leg-spin wizard looks to inspire Afghanistan at the Twenty20 global showpiece. Still only 23, Rashid is key to his nation’s hopes of a first world title and a potential triumph which would deliver a rare bout of … Read more

Men’s T20 World Cup 2021: Complete list of players in India squad

T20 Wolrd Cup Squad 2021

India on September 8 announced the 15-man ICC T20 World Cup squad 2021. Virat Kohli – currently fourth in ICC T20 players rankings – will lead India in the mega event. The BCCI has included off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the playing squad with MS Dhoni as the team’s mentor. Jay Shah, the BCCI Honorary Secretary, … Read more

ICC updates its Facebook cover photo after Pakistan wins the match

ICC updates its Facebook cover photo after Pakistan wins the match

ICC has updated its cover photo on Facebook. It is not of Pat Cummins, who is currently leading the ICC men’s Test bowling ranking, nor Ravichandran Ashwin. For the first time, the council has updated its cover photo with Shaheen Shah Afridi after he achieved his personal best figures. He displayed extraordinary performance, which helped … Read more