Ravichandran Ashwin Announces Retirement

Ravichandran Ashwin Announces Retirement

Ravichandran Ashwin, India’s best off-spinner, has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending his career as the country’s second-highest Test wicket-taker. Ashwin, 38, announced his decision shortly after India drew the third Gabba Test against Australia in Brisbane, calling an end to a remarkable 13-year career for India. With 537 wickets, Ravichandran Ashwin is next … Read more

Why should ODI World Cup matches begin at 11.30 am? R Ashwin explains

Why should ODI World Cup matches begin at 11.30 am? R Ashwin explains

Senior India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin feels matches of the ODI World Cup at home later this year should begin earlier in the day to reduce the effect of dew factor. Dew has affected matches in the subcontinent for the longest time, providing the teams chasing an unfair edge. The prospect of the dew effectively means … Read more

“He wanted to say that in Thala Dhoni’s style because…”: Ashwin on Hardik’s answer to tricky question on Samson

“He wanted to say that in Thala Dhoni’s style because…”: Ashwin on Hardik's answer to tricky question on Samson

All-rounder Hardik Pandya received lauds from veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin when the stand-in skipper channelled his inner MS Dhoni while responding to a query about his teammate Sanju Samson. With India continuing its leadership reshuffle following the conclusion of the T20 World Cup, Hardik Pandya was once again appointed as the leader of the Indian … Read more