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Rahul Dravid, R Ashwin acquire Glasgow franchise in European T20 Premier League: Reports

Rahul Dravid, R Ashwin acquire Glasgow franchise in European T20 Premier League: Reports

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3 min readUpdated: Mar 6, 2026 01:56 PM IST Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, along with spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin, are reportedly among the newest investors in the European T20 Premier League.  According to BBC Sport, they are part of an Indian investment group that has reached a deal to purchase the Glasgow team in the six-franchise competition planned for this summer. Ashwin’s involvement is especially significant and may allow the veteran off-spinner to participate in the tournament. The 39-year-old announced his international retirement in December 2024 and retired from the Indian Premier League in August 2025. He has shown interest in exploring opportunities in franchise leagues worldwide. Ashwin was set to be the first Indian international player to join Australia’s Big Bash League after signing with Sydney Thunder. However, a knee injury he suffered during training in Chennai last December sidelined him, and he has been recovering after surgery. Dravid’s connection to the Glasgow franchise highlights his long-standing ties with Scottish cricket. In 2003, he played a season as an overseas professional …

Ashwin reveals his reason for announcing his retirement during the Australia tour | Cricket News

Ashwin reveals his reason for announcing his retirement during the Australia tour | Cricket News

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R Ashwin who received the Padma Shri award on Monday, has revealed that he wanted to retire from international cricket after the conclusion of the Chennai Test against Bangladesh where he scored a century and picked up a six-wicket haul. The all-rounder had send shock waves announcing his retirement in the middle of the Australia tour as he returned mid-way through the series before featuring in the ongoing IPL for Chennai Super Kings. Ashwin had previously revealed that retirement thoughts were playing un his mind twice, once during the home series against Australia in 2023 and then a year later when India humbled the Bazballers. Speaking on the franchise’s podcast show Mike Testing 123 with former Australian and CSK batsman Mike Hussey, who is currently the batting coach at the franchise, Ashwin spoke his decision to retire. “To be very honest, I wanted to do it after my 100th Test. And then I thought, Ok, let me give it a go in the home season. Because, I mean, you’re playing well and you’re getting wickets, …

When R Ashwin’s guiding hand left Yashasvi Jaiswal in tears during IPL: ‘We made a special bond at Rajasthan Royals’ | Cricket News

When R Ashwin’s guiding hand left Yashasvi Jaiswal in tears during IPL: ‘We made a special bond at Rajasthan Royals’ | Cricket News

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India off-spinner R Ashwin’s sudden international retirement after the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Brisbane last week came as a jolt to at least few of his national teammates who were kept in the dark until before the official announcement in a press conference at Gabba. The veteran of 765 international wickets drew curtains on an illustrious 14-year career during which he won the ODI World Cup in 2011 and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy besides several other accolades. In a video montage shared by the BCCI, several of his teammates, including Virat Kohli, captain Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal were seen crestfallen as Ashwin delivered his farewell speech before his teammates. Reflecting on the video clips that have taken over social media, captioned ‘Men do cry’, Ashwin recounted about how he and the young Jaiswal forged a strong bond from the Indian Premier League. An IPL veteran, Ashwin joined the Rajasthan Royals in 2022 and played three seasons until he was released last month while Jaiswal has been with the Royals since 2020. Speaking …

When Ashwin made even Rahul Dravid exult with his gully cricket smarts

When Ashwin made even Rahul Dravid exult with his gully cricket smarts

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Ravichandran Ashwin, who recently announced his retirement from the Indian cricket team, has recalled in an interview how he made former India coach Rahul Dravid exult after the match against Pakistan, with his quick thinking ability. Ashwin was referring to that famous leave against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in 2022 when India needed just two runs off the final ball. India had lost the wicket of Dinesh Karthik on the previous ball with Virat Kohli at the other end. And then, Mohammad Nawaz bowled a ball to newcomer Ashwin which was down the leg side. Instead of throwing his bat at it and trying to force runs, Ashwin calmly watched the ball go to the wicketkeeper for a wide. On the next ball, he took India to victory. “I hadn’t realized what I had done. I came back into the dressing room and I haven’t seen Rahul Dravid exult like that — I mean the second time I saw him exult was after the T20 World Cup, which we won recently. Until this …

In post-Ashwin era, Ravindra Jadeja has to carry burden of spin-bowling allrounder

In post-Ashwin era, Ravindra Jadeja has to carry burden of spin-bowling allrounder

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There was a moment when Ravindra Jadeja was walking back after hitting a game-saving 77 that’s worth freezing. R Ashwin, who a day later would announce his shock international retirement and fly back to India, was then at the dugout, that is out in the open by the stands at the Gabba. He would lean across, tap Jadeja and beam a smile; Jadeja would nod his head and walk through to the tunnel. What would have happened had he not hit that 77, especially after such a below-par bowling performances where his usually-impeccable control deserted him on the big stage. A poor performance with both bat and ball could have made matters tricky. Would it have affected Ashwin’s retirement decision, considering his wife said the final call was made that evening. Even if it didn’t, would the Indian management try harder to persuade Ashwin to stay back for Sydney, where now Jadeja has inked himself as the main spinner-allrounder spot? On such little big moments, wheels of a fascinating career can turn and run. Under …

‘Don’t think as a cricketer I’m done’

‘Don’t think as a cricketer I’m done’

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A day after calling time on his storied India career, Ravichandran Ashwin had a message for his fans: I’m not done with cricket yet. Speaking to media after reaching Chennai on Thursday morning, the India legend reiterated that he will continue to play for the Chennai Super Kings franchise in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. “I am going to play for CSK. Don’t be surprised if I try and aspire to play for as long as I can. I don’t think Ashwin the cricketer is done, I think Ashwin the Indian cricketer has probably called it time. That’s it,” Ashwin said. When asked if announcing retirement was a difficult decision, Ashwin said, “It’s not. It’s emotional for a lot of people. It will be emotional, maybe it will sink in. But for me, it’s a great sense of relief and satisfaction…It had been running in my head for a while but it was very instinctive. I felt it on day 4 and called it on day 5…” READ MORE: Top 15 Records …

WATCH: R Ashwin returns to Chennai to a heartwarming reception after announcing retirement | Cricket News

WATCH: R Ashwin returns to Chennai to a heartwarming reception after announcing retirement | Cricket News

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On Wednesday, R Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket after the third India vs Australia Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. The announcement came as a surprise as it was in the middle of a high-profile series. The 38-year-old returned to Chennai on Thursday to a heartwarming welcome. “I am going to play for CSK and don’t be surprised if I try and aspire to play for as long as I can. I don’t think Ashwin the cricketer is done, I think Ashwin the Indian cricketer has probably called it time. That’s it,” Ashwin said speaking to media. ” “It’s not. It’s emotional for a lot of people. It will be emotional, maybe it will sink in. But for me, it’s a great sense of relief and satisfaction…It had been running in my head for a while but it was very instinctive. I felt it on day 4 and called it on day 5,” Ashwin said if the decision was emotional.” #WATCH | Tamil Nadu: People extend a warm welcome to cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin …

Mathew Hayden recalls conversations with R Ashwin: ‘Transference of information, much like what I had with Bishan Bedi years ago’ | Cricket News

Mathew Hayden recalls conversations with R Ashwin: ‘Transference of information, much like what I had with Bishan Bedi years ago’ | Cricket News

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R Ashwin called it a day on his international career on Wednesday. The off-spinner has scalped 537 Test wickets and is regarded as one the best among his generation. Recalling conversations with him in Ashwin’s early days at Chennai Super Kings former Australian cricketer Mathew Hayden said the “transference of information” was similar to the one he had with the late Bishan Singh Bedi. “I’ve been very privileged to share many a bus-side seat on the way to the ground in Tamil Nadu, at the beautiful Chepauk Stadium, and with the Chennai Super Kings. As a young kid, as I was coming to the end of my career, he’d cuddle up, and we’d talk about the game—how he could counteract the sweeper and why I swept. So, in many ways, it was a transference of information, much like what I had with Bishan Bedi years ago. He’s a lovely human being and a very enjoyable character to play with as well,” Hayden said speaking on Star Sports. In addition to the impeccable craft of bowling …