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'Must not encourage superstardom within the Indian cricket team, we are not actors' - Ashwin

India's most successful off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has said that Indian cricket should come out of the culture of treating players as superstars so that the common people are able to identify themselves with the cricketers as just sportspersons.

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'People will ask questions': R Ashwin calls for Rohit Sharma to silence critics, hails Ravindra Jadeja's all-round brilliance

NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has addressed Rohit Sharma's current form concerns ahead of the Champions Trophy. Ashwin suggests that Rohit needs to respond to critics through his performance on the field.

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Mind will start 'playing tricks': Ravichandran Ashwin concerned about Sanju Samson's dismissals

NEW DELHI: The lack of form of Sanju Samson has alarmed former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who claims that if he does not find a way out of his current rut, his mind may begin "playing tricks" with him.

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'Did we forget that it was an international match?': R Ashwin questions Harshit Rana's concussion substitution

NEW DELHI: The controversy over Harshit Rana coming in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube during the fourth T20I between India and England in Pune has continued to spread, with former players questioning the decision. Even England captain Jos Buttler openly stated that Rana was not a "like-for-like" replacement…

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'They just kicked me out!': Ravichandran Ashwin's hilarious take on retirement

NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin had the audience in splits with his witty response when asked about his life post-retirement. Speaking at the BCCI Naman Awards 2025 in Mumbai on Saturday, where he was felicitated for his stellar career, Ashwin revealed how his family has reacted to him…

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'Seedha daalo yaar': Virat Kohli's plan in BGT backfired - Ashwin reveals

Virat Kohli's former teammate Ravichandran Ashwin shared an incident from the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, saying that the ex-India captain's advice to fast bowler Akash Deep backfired because he did not understand the mindset of a bowler.

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PR Sreejesh honoured with Padma Bhushan, Ashwin among 4 in sports to get Padma Shri

NEW DELHI: Former Indian men's hockey captain PR Sreejesh has been selected for the prestigious Padma Bhushan, while recently-retired cricket legend Ravichandran Ashwin is among the recipients of the Padma Shri.

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Ravichandran Ashwin advocates for 'pressure parameters' in BCCI selection process

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his support for Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of the BCCI's selection committee, amidst ongoing debates about India's Champions Trophy squad. The exclusion of players like Sanju Samson, Karun Nair, and Ruturaj Gaikwad has sparked discussions and criticism, despite India's wealth of…

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Varun Chakravarthy 2.0 emerges from cloud of self-doubt

Not very long ago, mystery spinner felt he may not be able to play for India again

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Ashwin backs Shubman Gill's appointment as vice-captain, says 'it's is forward-thinking move'

NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has endorsed the team management’s decision to appoint Shubman Gill as the vice-captain for the Champions Trophy, calling it a “forward-thinking move.” Ashwin highlighted that Gill’s spot in the playing XI is secure, making him a natural choice to be groomed as a…

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'We lack left-handed batters': Ravichandran Ashwin questions India's ICC Champions Trophy squad composition

NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns about the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to start from February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE. He pointed out the lack of left-handed batters in the top seven and the absence of a reliable No. 8…

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'Big fan of Tendulkar doesn't mean I will talk poorly of Dravid': Ashwin criticises fan wars on social media

NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who recently announced his retirement midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has addressed the ongoing debates surrounding the futures of senior players like captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja.

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'If he hadn't played, we would have won': R Ashwin credits Scott Boland as game-changer in India's BGT loss

NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has pointed to Scott Boland's inclusion as a decisive factor in India's 3-1 defeat to Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The fiercely contested five-match series saw Australia reclaim the trophy after a decade, bouncing back from a 0-1 deficit following India's…

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'Imagine, I am only in the team because it is my farewell Test': Ravichandran Ashwin opens up on retirement decision

NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has downplayed the debate surrounding his retirement from international cricket without a farewell game, stating it wasn’t something he desired or deemed necessary.

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How Rishabh Pant can score a 100 in every game, reveals Ravichandran Ashwin

NEW DELHI: Spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin believes that because Rishabh Pant has "one of the best defences" in international cricket, he will make a century in every match if the innovative Indian wicketkeeper-batter can control his extravagance and impetuosity.

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'Rishabh Pant has one of the best defences in world cricket'

Rishabh Pant came in for a lot of criticism for his poor shot-selection during crucial times in the recently-concluded Border Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia, and by the time he realised his mistakes with a patient knock in Melbourne, it was too late to prevent a 1-3 series defeat for…

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'R Ashwin was insulted': Manoj Tiwary makes big claim on spinner's immediate retirement

Ravichandran Ashwin recently stunned the cricketing world with his abrupt retirement in the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

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More to come about the shock Ashwin gave, feels former Australia star

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shocked the cricketing world with his sudden retirement after the third Test of India's tour of Australia as he decided to quit the international arena with immediate effect, leaving himself available only for club-level cricket.

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Dream Team: India-Australia combined XI from Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy delivered stellar performances and intense on-field rivalries between India and Australia, setting the stage for a dream combined XI featuring the best from both sides.

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Team India's report card, Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal top charts

India lost the fifth and deciding Test against Australia in Sydney by six wickets inside three days to lose the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 3-1, which also knocked India out of the qualification race for the World Test Championship (WTC) final as Australia sealed that spot.

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Why no interactions between India captain and coach at the Sydney nets?

SYDNEY: Drama, intrigue and a hint of tragedy surrounded captain Rohit Sharma on match eve here at the Sydney Cricket Ground. This tour of Australia may claim its second major cricketing career after Ravichandran Ashwin if Rohit Sharma does not take the field in the fifth Test against Australia on…

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From Nitish Kumar Reddy to Sarfaraz Khan: How India debutants performed in 2024 as the team gets ready for transition

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket is at the crossroads of a new era, as 2024 saw a series of farewells to iconic players and the rise of young talent eager to leave their mark. With veterans like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin stepping away from various formats,…

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India's tumultous Australia tour rattles to last stop in Sydney

SYDNEY: Dark clouds are gathering over Indian cricket heading into the Sydney Test. This has been a long, strange trip marked by a series of bizarre missteps from the side. The auspicious winning start in Perth has been followed by abject defeat in Adelaide, a lucky rain-hit draw in Brisbane…

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End of the line for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma?

In Indian cricket, sentimental retirements have often masked larger issues of selection form. Superstars have usually extended playing careers and scripted their own exits. For India's captain, however, retirement talk is gathering steam ahead of the Sydney Test. For Kohli, too, holding on to his spot looks increasingly difficult with…

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It's going to be difficult being Rohit Sharma in 2025

NEW DELHI: Nobody knows what's going on in the mind of India's captain Rohit Sharma. He has taken T20Is off his schedule, the BCCI has already announced him as the captain for next year's ICC Champions Trophy, and there's a growing call for his head in Test cricket after a…

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