Ravichandran Ashwin (Photo Source: X) Ravichandran Ashwin‘s decision to retire on Wednesday came as a shock to the cricket world; but it was possibly his exclusion and India’s switch from one spinner to another in the first three Tests of the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) that led to the veteran off-spinner making up his mind…
Ravichandran Ashwin. (Photo by Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka, the most successful bowler in cricket history, hailed fellow off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin of India on Wednesday for declaring his retirement from international cricket and referred to him as an inspiration for future players. After the third Test of the…
Ravichandran Ashwin. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) Did rejection hurt him so bad that he couldn’t take it anymore? This question has left the Indian cricket world in a tizzy as R Ashwin – India’s second highest Test wicket-taker – announced his shock retirement from international cricket on a rain-soaked Tuesday afternoon in Brisbane.This wasn’t…
Ravichandran Ashwin. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) In Brisbane rain, an Ashwin googly…’My last day as an Indian cricketer’: Spin stalwart R Ashwin chooses drawn Test to call end on a storied careerBRISBANE: India’s campaign in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was jolted by the shock retirement of spin stalwart Ravichandran Ashwin in the middle of the…
Ravichandran Ashwin (Photo Source: X) Former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has disagreed with the timing of Ravichandran Ashwin‘s announcement about his retirement, saying that “it leaves you one (player) short” in the middle of an important series. Ashwin has decided to quit international cricket with immediate effect, while he will remain available…
Young fan celebrating (Screengrab Photo) Travis Head walked to the crease brimming with confidence. His recent form has been exceptional, with centuries in his last two Test matches.Head’s dominance was evident.Australia had been in a commanding position with a lead of over 200 runs in the second innings when Head arrived at the crease. The…
Rohit Sharma. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma has openly acknowledged his current batting performance has not met expectations, yet maintains a positive outlook about his game, giving him optimism for the remaining Border-Gavaskar Trophy matches.After missing the Perth opener due to his second child’s birth, Rohit’s Australian tour scores stand…
Mohammed Siraj celebrates after dismissing Steve Smith (Photo Source: X) Indian bowlers put a mini scare in the Aussie camp at rainy Gabba on day five when they sent half of the Australian batting unit back for the score of 33 before weather gods had the last laugh, ending the third Test in a draw….
Ravichandran Ashwin (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Legendary Sachin Tendulkar labelled Ravichandran Ashwin as one of India’s finest match-winners after the spinner announced a sudden retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. As the third India vs Australia Test in Brisbane ended in a draw, Ashwin stunned the cricketing world with his retirement after the match, informing…
Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin. (Insta Photo) NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday penned an emotional tribute to Ravichandran Ashwin following the veteran spinner’s retirement, calling him a ‘true OG and legend’ of the game.In his heartfelt note on social media platform Instagram, Rohit praised Ashwin’s remarkable career, highlighting his ability to turn…
