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Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird dies aged 92

The former Test umpire Harold ‘Dickie’ Bird has died, with the former India spin-bowler Anil Kumble noting, ‘Cricket lost one of its brightest souls’

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Desert Duels: The five best India-Pakistan ODIs in the UAE

For decades, the UAE has been the battleground of some of the most unforgettable India-Pakistan One-Day International clashes. From the legendary Sharjah thrillers of the 1980s and 1990s to modern-day encounters in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, this neutral turf has witnessed heartbreaks, last-ball finishes and heroic performances. Here are five…

The Times of India

Team without borders: The all-time India-Pakistan ODI dream XI

Once upon a time, cobbling up your own combined India-Pakistan XIs over long afternoons used to be standard practice for cricket fans. That was the era of fierce cross-border rivalries, when the two teams regularly played each other in bilateral contests in addition to the desert derbies in Sharjah.

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Can Indian spinners do an Anil Kumble in spin-friendly Sydney? - SCG trivia

It's been 46 years since India won a Test match in Sydney, and a victory in the concluding match of this Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) will not only end the wait of more than four decades but also help India retain the trophy.

The Times of India

Melbourne Trivia: Jasprit Bumrah a wicket away from breaking Anil Kumble's record on Steve Smith's happy hunting ground

The buzz around the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will continue to rise as Boxing Day approaches, which will see India and Australia face-off in the fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy at the iconic venue.

The Times of India

'Maybe indication that he is no longer in the scheme of things': EAS Prasanna on R Ashwin's sudden retirement

NEW DELHI: Cricket legend EAS Prasanna suggests team management's lack of support might have influenced Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement from international cricket.

The Times of India

IND vs AUS: Ravindra Jadeja pays tribute to 'on-field mentor' R Ashwin

NEW DELHI: Ravindra Jadeja has expressed that he will deeply miss Ravichandran Ashwin, whom he regarded as an on-field mentor. Ashwin shocked the cricketing fraternity by announcing his retirement midway through the ongoing Test series against Australia, despite seemingly having more to offer to the game.

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Harbhajan Singh breaks silence on rumoured rift with Ravichandran Ashwin

NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket earlier this week, bringing an end to his illustrious career following the Gabba Test against Australia. The 38-year-old spinner retires as India’s second-highest wicket-taker across all formats, trailing only the legendary Anil Kumble.

The Times of India

'Love letter from a fan girl': Wife Prithi posts heartfelt message for R Ashwin

NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin's wife Prithi Narayanan shared an emotional tribute on Friday following the cricketer's retirement. The accomplished Indian spinner made an unexpected retirement announcement post the Brisbane Test and promptly returned to Chennai, creating a significant void in Indian cricket.

The Times of India

Khel Ratna award for R Ashwin? Congress MP requests sports' highest honour for spin great

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Vijay Vasanth on Friday took to social media to request the Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to honor just retired off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

The Times of India

Anil Kumble vs R Ashwin: Comparing their Test records and career achievements

NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India's most celebrated spinners, announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, marking the end of a 14-year career that established him as one of the finest bowlers in the game. Ashwin's 537 Test wickets and 765 international wickets place him as India's second-highest…

The Times of India

'If Virat Kohli was India captain, he wouldn't have let Ashwin retire before Sydney Test'

Ravichandran Ashwin's unexpected retirement from international cricket has led to polarized opinion about the timing of his decision, with some of the former players disagreeing about the fact that he didn't wait till the end of the five-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series in Australia.

The Times of India

'I wouldn't have let him go like that': Kapil Dev on Ashwin's shock retirement

NEW DELHI: Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday stunned the cricketing world with his shock retirement after the rain-marred third India vs Australia Test in Brisbane ended in a draw.

The Times of India

'Never took you seriously when you shared this thought a few months back': R Ashwin's friend on his retirement

India off-spinner R Ashwin unexpectedly announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. This news came amidst India's ongoing Test series against Australia with the third Test finishing in a draw at the Gabba in Brisbane.

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'Ultimate competitor': James Foster on Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement from

NEW DELHI: James Foster, the former England wicketkeeper-batter, praised Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin following his retirement from international cricket shortly after the Brisbane Test ended in a draw.

The Times of India

Ashwin's final speech: Hugs, teary eyes and a special gesture from Australia. Watch

NEW DELHI: As Ravichandran Ashwin brought down curtains on his international career on Wednesday, the premier spinner left the cricketing world, including his teammates stunned with the surprise announcement.

The Times of India

'True OG & legend': Rohit Sharma's heartfelt note for 'retired' Ashwin

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.

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India's carrom-baller, spin wizard Ashwin bids adieu to international cricket

Ashwin came into the post-match press conference with India's captain, Rohit Sharma, to announce his decision. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IND vs AUS: All you need to know about the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at The Gabba, Brisbane

Both India and Australia have made no changes to their squads for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Both teams have had ample rest due to the early finish of the Adelaide Test, which brought the series level at 1-1 after Australia thumped India by 10-wickets. Similarly, India had…

The Times of India

'Vinod Kambli didn't have the talent ... ': Rahul Dravid’s old video goes viral

NEW DELHI: An old video of Rahul Dravid sharing his thoughts on 'talent', specifically mentioning Vinod Kambli, has resurfaced on social media, gaining renewed attention after recent footage of Kambli's public appearance.

The Times of India

'Jasprit Bumrah is a joke': Former England pacer's massive comment on star pacer

NEW DELHI: India recovered from a shaky start to demolish Australia by 295 runs in the first Test in Perth. Jasprit Bumrah, leading from the front with figures of 3-42 and 5-30, was named Player of the Match as India secured a resounding victory inside four days to take a…

The Times of India

Milestone Moment! M Chinnaswamy Stadium marks 50 years as a Test venue

50 years ago on this day, M Chinnaswamy Stadium turned a Test venue thanks to the relentless efforts of men who dreamt big and pushed the boundaries to realise them. TOI traces the journey of the stadium from a rocky patch of land to a state-of-the-art facility.

The Times of India

Watch: History-maker Anshul Kamboj's all 10 wickets in single Ranji Trophy innings

Haryana's 23-year-old right-arm pacer Anshul Kamboj made headlines in India on Friday when he rocked Kerala in the Ranji Trophy game in Lahli, becoming only the third bowler to take all 10 wickets in an innings of a match in the elite domestic first-class tournament.

The Times of India

John Wright was ideal India coach, he gave players free-hand unlike Greg Chappell and Anil Kumble: Sandeep Patil

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sandeep Patil praised John Wright, highlighting his impact as India’s head coach. Patil described Wright as an ideal coach, known for giving players the freedom to play their natural game, which helped boost team morale and confidence.

The Times of India

'Greg Chappell wanted to introduce Australian culture in the Indian team'

Former BCCI chief selector and 1983 World Cup winner Sandeep Patil weighed in on India's coaches since the John Wright era and felt Greg Ghappell wanted to introduce Australian culture in the Indian team with his dominating and aggressive approach, which led to his unceremonious exit.

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