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,…
Ravichandran Ashwin (Reuters photo) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra feels that Ravichandran Ashwin’s sudden retirement from international cricket has officially started India’s transition journey and more retirements might follow after the team’s tour of Australia comes to an end. Ashwin stunned the cricketing world on Thursday when he called it quits after the…
Ravichandran Ashwin (Reuters photo) NEW DELHI: In a shocking revelation, off-spinner Ashwin‘s father Ravichandran on Thursday claimed that one of the reasons behind his son’s sudden retirement from international cricket was the ‘humiliation’ he faced in the team.According to Ravichandran, Ashwin’s retirement came as a shock to the family as he felt his son should…
Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement from international cricket stunned fans and players alike, but it was a touching gesture from his daughter that captured hearts upon his return to Chennai. Ashwin shared an image of a heartfelt poster made by his daughter that read, “Thank you, Ashna. You have the streets.” The poster served as a poignant…
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…
Former India spinner Anil Kumble expressed his disappointment with Ravichandran Ashwin as the veteran player announced his retirement from international cricket on December 18, Wednesday. The disappointment, however, stemmed from Ashwin not surpassing Kumble’s record tally of 619 Test wickets. Ashwin called time on his international career after India’s third Test against Australia ended in…
R Ashwin and Matthew Hayden (X Photo) Matthew Hayden commended Ravichandran Ashwin‘s cricketing acumen following the 38-year-old’s retirement from international cricket. Hayden described Ashwin as a ‘smart cricketer.’Ashwin’s retirement announcement surprised many. He declared his decision alongside Indian captain Rohit Sharma.Fans had anticipated a significant announcement. This followed a poignant moment observed between Ashwin and…
R Ashwin (PTI file photo) Hours after announcing his retirement from all forms of international cricket, R Ashwin will be taking the flight back home. It is understood that India’s premier off-spinner is already at the airport (at the time of writing this news piece) and was given a nice send-off by the members of…
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…
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…