News

Ravichandran Ashwin`s versatility makes him qualify for a return to World Cup squad With exactly two months to go for the 2023 ODI World Cup, hosts India are still trying to figure out their best possible 15 men for the mega event and there are discussions around seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's inclusion in the squad as well. The 36-year-old, who has not played a 50-over game in 18 months, was not part of India's ODI squad for the recently concluded three-match series against West Indies. However, he could still be considered for the ODI world given his...
Ravichandran Ashwin`s versatility makes him qualify for a return to World Cup squad
Ravichandran Ashwin`s versatility makes him qualify for a return to World Cup squad
Source: IANS
6/08/2023 10:49:57 AM
Root loses no.1 spot to Williamson; Smith surges towards top in ICC Test rankings after Lord`s Test  A major shake-up witnessed in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings as England star Joe Root lost the top spot to New Zealand's Kane Williamson while Australia batter Steve Smith has made rapid progress towards the top after the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Root, who could only manage scores 10 and 18, slipped to fifth position, allowing injured New Zealand veteran slid up one place to claim the top ranking just one rating point ahead of Smith.  This is the ...
Root loses no.1 spot to Williamson; Smith surges towards top in ICC Test rankings after Lord`s Test
Root loses no.1 spot to Williamson; Smith surges towards top in ICC Test rankings after Lord`s Test
Source: IANS
5/07/2023 4:54:46 PM
Dinesh Karthik backs Ashwin to lead India in Asian Games 2023 Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik feels that Ravichandran Ashwin should be made captain of India for the Asian Games 2023 if the off-spinner is not part of the ODI setup and BCCI decides to send a 'B' team for the event in Hangzhou, China later this year. Karthik's comments have come at a time when multiple reports suggested that the BCCI will send both men's and women's teams for the Asian Games to be held from September 23 to October 8.   However, the...
Dinesh Karthik backs Ashwin to lead India in Asian Games 2023
Dinesh Karthik backs Ashwin to lead India in Asian Games 2023
Source: IANS
2/07/2023 4:38:44 PM
An expected status quo: Monetary Policy review June 2023  In the run-up to the World Test Championship Final between India and Australia at The Oval, there was a huge debate over whether ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will make it to the playing eleven or not. With 474 wickets in 92 matches at a strike-rate of 51.8, including 32 five-wicket/innings hauls, keeping Ashwin, the top-ranked Test bowler, out of the marquee clash as India preferred four fast-bowlers has invited criticism from former cricketers of both nations. The Oval pit...
An expected status quo: Monetary Policy review June 2023
An expected status quo: Monetary Policy review June 2023
Source: IANS
8/06/2023 4:57:26 PM
Ravichandran Ashwin moves to number one spot in the ICC Men's Test bowling rankings India's ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has moved to the top spot in the latest ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings, ending veteran England pacer James Anderson's stay at the number one spot. Ashwin claimed the top spot after taking six wickets in his most recent performance, in India's emphatic victory over Australia in the second Test at New Delhi. Anderson, on the other hand, drops to second place after England's stunning one-run loss to New Zealand in the Wellington...
Ravichandran Ashwin moves to number one spot in the ICC Men's Test bowling rankings
Ravichandran Ashwin moves to number one spot in the ICC Men's Test bowling rankings
Source: IANS
1/03/2023 6:04:38 PM
Ashwin fears for the future of ODI cricket, says format needs to find its relevance  On a day when South Africa announced that they have withdrawn from their men's ODI series in Australia due to it clashing with their new T20 franchise league in January 2023, ace India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed his fear for the future of 50-over cricket, saying that the format has to find its relevance and admitted to switching off the television when an ODI match is on. With the T20 format becoming the format to follow for the cricket fans and Test cricket finding...
Ashwin fears for the future of ODI cricket, says format needs to find its relevance
Ashwin fears for the future of ODI cricket, says format needs to find its relevance
Source: IANS
13/07/2022 3:42:23 PM
IPL 2022: Rajasthan understood the true potential of Ashwin's abilities, says Harbhajan Kolkata, May 23 (IANS) Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh reckons Rajasthan Royals realised the true potential of Ravichandran Ashwin's all-round abilities and have made use of it to the fullest in IPL 2022. In his debut season for Rajasthan in IPL, Ashwin has delivered with the ball, picking 11 wickets, as well as excelling in the batting order as a surprise floater, as seen from him smashing an unbeaten 40 off 23 balls to lead his side to a win over Chennai Super Kings to ...
IPL 2022: Rajasthan understood the true potential of Ashwin's abilities, says Harbhajan
IPL 2022: Rajasthan understood the true potential of Ashwin's abilities, says Harbhajan
Source: IANS
23/05/2022 4:19:08 PM
India leave out R Ashwin once again  India left out R Ashwin for the fourth consecutive Test match against England in the ongoing series. The ace off-spinner, who is only one of the three Indian spinners to have taken over 400 Test wickets, was seen warming at The Oval prior to the start of the Test but was kept out. What makes the decision surprising is that England have four left-handers in their line-up -- including three who are known for their batting. Ashwin has an impeccable record against left-handers. Out of th...
India leave out R Ashwin once again
India leave out R Ashwin once again
Source: IANS
2/09/2021 5:55:04 PM
Ashwin, Jadeja could play if it is regular Oval pitch: Bharat Arun Ravindra Jadeja's injury concern was blown out of proportion due to the bowler posting a picture of his in hospital attire and he is fit to play the fourth Test against England, the Indian team's bowling coach Bharat Arun said on Wednesday. "It was just a very, very normal precautionary scan that he went through. All he had to do was to wear the hospital dress and he took a picture of that and that created a big scam. There is nothing to it and Jadeja is absolutely fit," ...
Ashwin, Jadeja could play if it is regular Oval pitch: Bharat Arun
Ashwin, Jadeja could play if it is regular Oval pitch: Bharat Arun
Source: IANS
2/09/2021 12:00:36 PM
Time is ripe for Ashwin to make first appearance of series: Karthik Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik believes that the time is ripe for off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to make his first appearance of the ongoing Test series at The Oval. Ashwin's last outing at The Oval came in July while playing for Surrey in the County Championship. He had 1/99 and 6/27 in the match against Somerset. "I believe the time is ripe for Ravichandran Ashwin to make his first appearance of the series. Traditionally, The Oval has thrown up some of the flattest ...
Time is ripe for Ashwin to make first appearance of series: Karthik
Time is ripe for Ashwin to make first appearance of series: Karthik
Source: IANS
2/09/2021 11:54:49 AM
We'll play his deliveries, not his reputation: Root on Ashwin  England captain Joe Root on Tuesday heaped praise on India spinner R Ashwin, who is yet to play a Test in this series and could feature in the fourth Test, but added they will play him according to the deliveries he bowls and not his reputation. "I think his record speaks for itself. He is a world-class player. We have seen him score runs and take wickets against us and we know what is capable of in Test arena. We will make sure that we are prepared for the challenges he poses c...
We'll play his deliveries, not his reputation: Root on Ashwin
We'll play his deliveries, not his reputation: Root on Ashwin
Source: IANS
1/09/2021 10:18:55 AM
'Kohli only expressed opinion on 3-Test WTC final, not demanded it'  Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has said that skipper Virat Kohli never demanded that the World Test Championship final should be a three-match affair, but only expressed his opinion when asked what could be done differently to decide the winner. India lost the WTC final to New Zealand by eight wickets at Southampton recently. "I happened to hear people saying that Virat Kohli asked for three Tests to be played for the WTC final but it is ridiculous. After the match got ov...
'Kohli only expressed opinion on 3-Test WTC final, not demanded it'
'Kohli only expressed opinion on 3-Test WTC final, not demanded it'
Source: IANS
2/07/2021 3:51:11 PM
Ashwin can break Muralitharan's record for most Test wickets: Hogg  India's ace off-spinner R Ashwin can break Muttiah Muralitharan's record for most Test wickets, former Australia spinner Brad Hogg has said. Ashwin, 34, who has 409 wickets from 78 matches, is 391 wickets behind the former Sri Lankan offie who has 800 Test scalps. "Ashwin is 34 now. I think he will probably play till 42 in Tests. I think his batting might drop off but he'll be more lethal with the ball with the time passing by. I can see him pushing 600+ Test wickets...
Ashwin can break Muralitharan's record for most Test wickets: Hogg
Ashwin can break Muralitharan's record for most Test wickets: Hogg
Source: IANS
28/05/2021 10:56:03 AM
Find questions on ODI, T20I return laughable: Ravichandran Ashwin Ravichandran Ashwin said that he finds questions about his comeback to ODI and T20Is "laughable" as he is at peace with himself where he is in his international career. Ashwin is an integral part of the Indian Test team but has not played a limited overs match in international cricket since July 2017 despite being a regular in the Indian Premier League. "A lot of times people tell these lines on leadership forums that 'you need to compete with yourself. But I have defini...
Find questions on ODI, T20I return laughable: Ravichandran Ashwin
Find questions on ODI, T20I return laughable: Ravichandran Ashwin
Source: IANS
16/03/2021 3:25:03 PM
Get Ashwin back in India ODI squad: Brad Hogg Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg on Monday said that India should select Ravichandran Ashwin for their upcoming ODI series against England. Hogg said in a tweet that the 34-year-old off-spinner adds depth to the batting lineup apart from being a wicket-taking option. "@ibrahim_3337 I think it is a great option, gives the batting line up extra depth allowing the top order to be more aggressive at the top and he is a wicket taking option with the ball, as well as economical. Get him b...
Get Ashwin back in India ODI squad: Brad Hogg
Get Ashwin back in India ODI squad: Brad Hogg
Source: IANS
1/03/2021 3:54:50 PM
2nd Test: Ashwin bags five as England bundle out for 134 England on Sunday were bowled out for 134 in their first innings on the final session on Day Two of the second Test, thereby conceding a 195-run lead against India here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Wicketkeeper-batsman Ben Foakes was the lone England batsman who could tackle the Indian bowlers on a wearing 'Chepauk' pitch. He remained not out on 42 runs for which he consumed 107 balls. The right-handed batsman hit four boundaries during the course of his innings. Ollie Pope (2...
2nd Test: Ashwin bags five as England bundle out for 134
2nd Test: Ashwin bags five as England bundle out for 134
Source: IANS
14/02/2021 3:24:26 PM