Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma need to be in form for India to win Champions Trophy: Muttiah Muralitharan | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma need to be in form for India to win Champions Trophy: Muttiah Muralitharan | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan feels India’s success at the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy will depend on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli‘s form.The performances of Rohit and Kohli have been a major topic of discussion ahead of the eight-team tournament starting February 19.Rohit recently overcame…

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Jasprit Bumrah surpasses Ashwin’s all-time record to set new high in ICC Test rankings | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah surpasses Ashwin’s all-time record to set new high in ICC Test rankings | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: The New Year brings a silver lining for fiery pacer Jasprit Bumrah amid the Border-Gavaskar Trophy gloom. He achieved the highest rating points ever by an Indian bowler, solidifying his position at the top of the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after an exceptional nine-wicket haul in…

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‘I don’t blow kisses to my better half’: R Ashwin’s take on his composed style versus the expressive energy of teammates | Cricket News – Times of India

‘I don’t blow kisses to my better half’: R Ashwin’s take on his composed style versus the expressive energy of teammates | Cricket News – Times of India

R Ashwin with wife Prithi (Image credit: Instagram) Ravichandran Ashwin recently announced his retirement from international cricket during India’s tour of Australia. He decided to return home after the third Test match in Brisbane.Ashwin is renowned not only for his exceptional cricketing abilities but also for his eloquent communication style. He is known for engaging…

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‘Thank You Ashwin’: A heartfelt tribute and a secret promise | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Thank You Ashwin’: A heartfelt tribute and a secret promise | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Tributes have been flowing in ever since star Indian allrounder Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket.Ashwin made the announcement on Wednesday at a hastily-called media conference following the drawn Test between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. R Ashwin announces retirement from Test cricket…

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Rashid Latif: ‘Ashwin can take over BCCI, ICC in future’ Former Pakistan cricketer hails off-spinner | Cricket News – Times of India

Rashid Latif: ‘Ashwin can take over BCCI, ICC in future’ Former Pakistan cricketer hails off-spinner | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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‘Ashwin started his career as a batsman…’: Muralitharan hails India off-spinner | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Ashwin started his career as a batsman…’: Muralitharan hails India off-spinner | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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‘True OG & legend’: Rohit Sharma’s heartfelt note for ‘retired’ Ashwin | Cricket News – Times of India

‘True OG & legend’: Rohit Sharma’s heartfelt note for ‘retired’ Ashwin | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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17 years ago, on this day! Muttiah Muralitharan shatters Shane Warne’s record for most Test wickets | Cricket News – Times of India

17 years ago, on this day! Muttiah Muralitharan shatters Shane Warne’s record for most Test wickets | Cricket News – Times of India

Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne. (Pic Credit – X) On this day 17 years ago, Muttiah Muralitharan etched his name in cricketing history by surpassing Shane Warne’s record for the most Test wickets. The legendary Sri Lankan off-spinner achieved this milestone during a Test match against England in Kandy on December 3, 2007.Muralitharan’s record-breaking wicket…

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