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R Ashwin’s Reaction Sums Up MS Dhoni’s Perfect Reply To Matheesha Pathirana’s Yorker. Watch

R Ashwin’s Reaction Sums Up MS Dhoni’s Perfect Reply To Matheesha Pathirana’s Yorker. Watch

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It isn’t easy to stay away from the game for 10 months before returning to the 2-month-long Indian Premier League. Legendary India captain MS Dhoni, however, continues to extend his reputation of doing the unthinkable, showcasing brilliant hitting ability ahead of the start of the IPL 2025 season. In a video that has emerged on social media, Dhoni could be seen unleashing his trademark helicopter shot against Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana, unarguably one of the finest white-ball bowlers in the world. Ravichandran Ashwin, standing at the non-striker’s end, couldn’t help but smile seeing Dhoni get back into his groove. Dhoni continues to extend his IPL career despite retiring from international cricket in 2020. Even 5 years after hanging his boots from national duty, the ‘Thala’ continues going strong in the T20 league. Be it his fitness or ability to smash international bowlers across the park, Dhoni’s powers haven’t waded much over the last few years. In the video from CSK’s intra-squad practice match, Pathirana attempted to bowl a yorker to Dhoni but …

R Ashwin’s Champions Trophy Best XI: No Rohit Sharma Or Mohammed Shami But 3 Indians Included

R Ashwin’s Champions Trophy Best XI: No Rohit Sharma Or Mohammed Shami But 3 Indians Included

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Team India saw every player chip in with significant contributions as they romped to the Champions Trophy 2025 title by beating New Zealand in the final in Dubai on Sunday. However, legendary India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made some bold calls while picking his Team of the Tournament for the Champions Trophy. Ashwin left out many of his former teammates, picking only four Indians in his XI. The most notable absentee in Ashwin’s team was India captain and opener Rohit Sharma. Instead, Ashwin went with the duo of New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra and England’s Ben Duckett as openers. Ravindra was adjudged the Player of the Tournament, while Duckett slammed 165 in England’s opening game against Australia. For No. 3, Ashwin faced a significant dilemma between Virat Kohli and Joe Root but ultimately went for Kohli, crediting his performance in crunch situations like the game against Pakistan. Shreyas Iyer – India’s highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy 2024 – was an easy pick for him at No. 4. Ashwin, however, did not include a single Indian …

R Ashwin’s Strange ‘Toss Message’ To Rohit Sharma, Doesn’t Want India To Win. Here’s Why

R Ashwin’s Strange ‘Toss Message’ To Rohit Sharma, Doesn’t Want India To Win. Here’s Why

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After losing 11 coin-tosses in a row, Rohit Sharma arrives into the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on Sunday, not knowing whether the streak would end. Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, however, wants Rohit to make it 12 toss losses in a row, backing New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner to decide how the game would start at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The strange remarks come from Ashwin as he feels India would be in a much better position mentally if skipper Rohit loses the toss again. “In my opinion, India shouldn’t aim to win the toss. I’d say let them lose it, allowing New Zealand to choose what they want to do. It could put India in a tricky spot. All in all, India would be comfortable either way since they’ve successfully defended and chased before,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat‘. As for his prediction, Ashwin feels the game is going to be quite tightly contested, with India only carrying a slight advantage, having already beaten the …

R Ashwin’s advice to Rohit Sharma ahead of semifinal match vs Australia: ‘Give the new ball to Varun Chakravarthy’ | Cricket News

R Ashwin’s advice to Rohit Sharma ahead of semifinal match vs Australia: ‘Give the new ball to Varun Chakravarthy’ | Cricket News

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R Ashwin has just one advice for Team India captain Rohit Sharma and that is to give the new ball to Varun Chakravarthy against Travis Head in the first semifinal against Australia, which will be played in the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Against New Zealand, Varun Chakravarthy did most of the damage as India won the match by 44 runs on Sunday. Chakravarthy took 5 for 42, his first five-wicket haul in only his second one-day international. “New ball and give it to Varun and ask him to bowl over the stumps to Travis Head,” Ashwin said on his Hindi Youtube channel “Ash Ki Baat.” Story continues below this ad “Travis Head shows all his three stumps and then clears his leg and hit it over the field. Varun Chakravarthy with new ball might give India an edge. It will be a mouth watering contest,” he said. Travis Head in action at the Champions Trophy (AP Photo) Ashwin has said the battle between Travis Head and Will Travis Head take on Varun Chakravarthy …

R Ashwin’s ‘Tired’ Verdict On India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 Pitch: “Don’t Confuse…”

R Ashwin’s ‘Tired’ Verdict On India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 Pitch: “Don’t Confuse…”

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India take on Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025© AFP The Champions Trophy 2025 encounter between India and Pakistan in Dubai saw the batters struggle to score runs quickly as the pitch was slightly slow and offered some purchase to the bowlers. While Pakistan did get a good start before losing a couple of wickets, the run rate was not massive as they looked to play cautiously against a disciplined bowling attack. Former India spinner R Ashwin took to social media to give verdict on the pitch at the Dubai International Stadium and he went on to call it ‘tired’. “Tired pitches in Dubai, don’t confuse Pakistan’s previous batting innings to this one. Wasn’t the easiest of chases in the last game here,” Ashwin posted on X (formerly Twitter). Tired pitches in Dubai, don’t confuse Pakistan’s previous batting innings to this one. Wasn’t the easiest of chases in the last game here.#ChampionsTrophy — Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) February 23, 2025 Pakistan played their first game of the competition in Karachi where they failed …

“Don’t Think Rohit Sharma Will Step Back, Virat Kohli Has To…”: R Ashwin’s Champions Trophy Verdict

“Don’t Think Rohit Sharma Will Step Back, Virat Kohli Has To…”: R Ashwin’s Champions Trophy Verdict

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File photo of R Ashwin© BCCI/Sportzpics As the countdown for the ICC Champions Trophy begins, the stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are back in focus again. After playing important roles in India’s success at the T20 World Cup 2024, Kohli and Rohit have big expectations on their shoulders again. However, neither of the two have had form going their way in recent events. In fact, skipper Rohit’s ultra-aggressive approach has often left the team in problematic situations. Yet, former India international Ravichandran Ashwin, doesn’t expect Rohit to alter his style. Hence, he has asked Virat Kohli to act as a ‘bridge’ for the team. Ashwin, who has turned into a full-scale pundit since his retirement from international cricket, shared some important insights ahead of the start of India’s ODI series against England. The assignment will also work as a practice series, setting the tone for Champions Trophy, which starts on February 19. “Considering how Rohit played in the 2023 World Cup and the 2024 T20 World Cup, I don’t think he would …

“It’s High Time…”: R Ashwin’s Brutal Analysis Of Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson’s Poor Form

“It’s High Time…”: R Ashwin’s Brutal Analysis Of Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson’s Poor Form

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Ravichandran Ashwin may be retired from international cricket, but he remains an astute reader and watcher of the game, and provides his analysis on a number of things. In his latest video, Ashwin has implied that despite India’s thumping 4-1 T20I series victory over England, all may not be rosy. Ashwin pointed out a flaw in the batting of captain Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson, stating that they’re repeatedly getting out playing similar shots and on similar deliveries. To drive home his point, Ashwin even made a hilarious Rajinikanth movie reference. “There is a Tamil film called Thillu Millu, where Rajinikanth plays two different people, one with a moustache and one without a moustache. That is how it feels watching Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav,” Ashwin said, speaking on his YouTube channel ‘Ash ki Baat‘. Using the example, Ashwin tore apart Samson and Suryakumar’s shot selection and dismissals. “Same ball, same field, same shot, same mistake, same dismissal. I can understand it happening in one or two games, but this is surprising,” Ashwin …

“Can’t Be In 4th Gear In…”: R Ashwin’s Blunt Message To England After ‘Series Of Mistakes’ vs India

“Can’t Be In 4th Gear In…”: R Ashwin’s Blunt Message To England After ‘Series Of Mistakes’ vs India

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Indian cricket team registered brilliants victories over England in the first two T20Is of the five-match series. With 2-0 lead, Suryakumar Yadav and co will now look to seal the series in the upcoming third T20I match on Tuesday in Rajkot. In the first two games, England batters completely failed to leave a mark with skipper Jos Buttler being the only positive. Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin recently took a dig at England’s poor batting performance and even compared it to driving in Bengaluru’s traffic. Ashwin stated that the 2022 T20 World Cup champions need to understand the pitch conditions rather than always playing their attacking game. “England has played incomplete cricket. They made a series of mistakes. When you play in India, you can’t play in one tempo. If you drive in Bengaluru traffic, you can’t always be in the fourth gear. It’s the same logic here. Sometimes, you can’t even go to the fourth gear in Bengaluru (laughs),” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. Ashwin further praised Team India for their …

R Ashwin’s prediction on India vs England T20I series: ‘Skyball vs Bazball will be entertaining’ | Cricket News

R Ashwin’s prediction on India vs England T20I series: ‘Skyball vs Bazball will be entertaining’ | Cricket News

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R Ashwin believes the upcoming England series will be a true test for Suryakumar Yadav-led India, who have dominated Bangladesh and South Africa in recent T20I series. The India vs England T20I series will kick-start from Wednesday at the Eden Gardens. “Bangladesh was a weak team, while South Africa fielded a second-string pace attack, although their batting was excellent,” Ashwin said on “Ash Ki Baat.” “We played against Bangladesh, but they are no match for India. I think that series was a mismatch. I think that series should not be considered a true reflection of our strength.” Hyderabad: India’s Washington Sundar celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Bangladesh’s Tanzid Hasan during the third and final T20 International cricket match between India and Bangladesh at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, in Hyderabad, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. “Against South Africa, they also rested many of their key players. They rested their bowlers for the Test series, and our batters capitalized by scoring big totals,” he added. Entertaining Series Ashwin anticipates an entertaining series against England, …

“He Has The Best Defence”: R Ashwin’s Stunning Revelation About India Star

“He Has The Best Defence”: R Ashwin’s Stunning Revelation About India Star

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Indian spin legend R Ashwin feels Rishabh Pant will score a century in every game if the maverick India wicketkeeper-batter is able to curb his extravagance and impetuosity as he has got “one of the best defences” in world cricket. Hailing Pant’s ability to singlehandedly turn a match on its head, Ashwin said a lot of his shots are high-risk, something that is not allowing him to realise his full potential. Pant scored the second-fastest Test fifty by an Indian during the fifth match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Sydney recently, after a hard-fought 40 in the first innings of the same game. “We have to tell him properly what he has to do if he has to bat solid or bat with intent. He hasn’t scored a lot of runs, but he didn’t play like someone without runs. He has a lot of time on his hands. Rishabh Pant is yet to realise his fullest potential,” said Ashwin on his YouTube channel. “He has all the shots — reverse sweep, …