NEW DELHI: The recently retired Ravichandran Ashwin has received a magnificent homage from Australia pacer Mitchell Starc who claims that the India off-spinner has been “a bit of a thorn” for their team in some of the most memorable matches. In the middle of the Test series against Australia, Ashwin shocked cricket fans on Wednesday…
NEW DELHI: The support staff in international cricket play a crucial role in the team’s overall performance. Their responsibilities go beyond the playing field, encompassing areas like strategy, physical and mental well-being, and operational logistics.Cricketers’ support for their support staff is crucial in fostering a positive and productive team environment. When players collaborate effectively with…
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 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 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…
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 (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…
BRISBANE: The announcement was made. R Ashwin was no longer going to be an India cricketer and as the whole of India reacted to the shocking retirement, there was this stormy calm at The Gabba. The drizzle continued and the floodlights were still on as the broadcast crew worked in overdrive to safely pack their…
File photo of India spinner R Ashwin. (Getty Images) R Ashwin, India’s leading off-spinner, unexpectedly announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket on Wednesday. This announcement came amidst the ongoing Test series against Australia.Ashwin’s heartfelt video message, accompanied by a poignant Tamil song, reveals a personal side of the cricketer. The lyrics speak…
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…