R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja (AFP Photo) Off-spinner’s retirement marks end of famed ‘spin twins’ but allrounder says no one is irreplaceableMELBOURNE: In one sudden move, a citadel lies in ruins. The Ravindra Jadeja-Ravichandran Ashwin combine, one of the game’s greatest ever spin-bowling pairs, has met an untidy end with Ashwin’s abrupt retirement.If the end…
Ravichandran Ashwin and Steve Smith (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif recently shared a fascinating anecdote from his time at the Delhi Capitals, offering a glimpse into Ravichandran Ashwin’s sharp cricketing mind during the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season in Dubai. Speaking in a video on his X (formerly Twitter) handle,…
Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement decision surprised not only fans but also his long-time teammate Ravindra Jadeja. Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect after the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Brisbane, which ended in a rain-affected draw.“I got to know about it…
NEW DELHI: Cricket legend EAS Prasanna suggests team management’s lack of support might have influenced Ravichandran Ashwin‘s retirement from international cricket.Ashwin surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement after the drawn third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane. Ashwin signed off with 537 wickets in 106 Tests, placing him second on India’s all-time…
Prithi and Ashwin (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India’s finest cricketers, stunned fans and the cricketing fraternity by announcing his retirement from international cricket following the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane. The ace spinner brought the curtains down on an illustrious 14-year career, finishing as the second most…
Ravichandran Ashwin. (Photo by R Satish Babu/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As one of cricket’s most renowned spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin, shocked fans and experts with his abrupt departure from international cricket, former Pakistani cricketer Rashid Latif lavished praise on India’s star for his tactical skills and keen cricketing mind, claiming that the 38-year-old has…
Ravichandran Ashwin (Reuters photo) NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has paid a glowing tribute to Ravichandran Ashwin following the legendary all-rounder’s retirement, praising his relentless drive for excellence and evolution throughout his career. Speaking on The ICC Review after Ashwin’s sudden announcement at the conclusion of the Gabba Test, Shastri reflected on…
Sachin Tendulkar and Ravichandran Ashwin. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Wishes poured in as Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket after the third Test between India and Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended in a draw at The Gabba on Wednesday.Wishes not only flooded the social media, but cricketers, former and present wished…
STRUGGLES DOWN UNDER: Rohit, Gill and Pant’s batting form embody India’s current batting woes. (Getty Images) Amid talk of transition, the spotlight will be on India’s underperforming middle order heading into the fourth Test. Australia share similar concerns, but it’s their top order that’s facing the heatMELBOURNE: Will the abrupt manner of Ravichandran Ashwin‘s exit…
Ravichandran Ashwin (Reuters photo) NEW DELHI: Hours after Ravichandran Ashwin father’s explosive statement on his sudden retirement from international cricket due to ‘humiliation’, the spinner made a clarification on social media, pointing out that his ‘dad isn’t media trained’.Ashwin, 38, confirmed his shock retirement on Wednesday after the completion of the third India vs Australia…
