All posts tagged: Ravichandran Ashwin retirement

Ravichandran Ashwin thanks MS Dhoni for ‘gift’ of bringing him back to CSK after missing spinner’s 100th Test | Ipl News

Ravichandran Ashwin thanks MS Dhoni for ‘gift’ of bringing him back to CSK after missing spinner’s 100th Test | Ipl News

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India’s premier off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket after the third Test of the Border Gavaskar series, drawing the curtains on one of the most decorated careers ever. Last year, he became the 14th Indian and the first Tamil Nadu cricketer to feature in 100 Test matches when he played the fifth Test against England at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. In a recent interaction, Ashwin revealed that he had invited Mahendra Singh Dhoni for hsi 100th Test but the former India captain couldn’t make it. Ashwin said that he wanted to get a memento for his 100th Test from Dhoni but added that he got an even better gift when the former Chennai Super Kings captain played a big part in Ashwin’s return to the franchise in the 2025 IPL mega auction. “I called MS Dhoni for my 100th Test in Dharamshala to hand over the memento. I wanted to make that my last Test. But he couldn’t make it. However, I didn’t think he would give me the gift of getting …

India’s long-term Test future: How will Gautam Gambhir and Co handle Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s form and impending captaincy question? | Cricket News

India’s long-term Test future: How will Gautam Gambhir and Co handle Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s form and impending captaincy question? | Cricket News

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A year of transition and transformations awaits Indian cricket in the longest format. The ongoing series is still alive. India could win in Sydney, retain the BGT, and are not yet out of the World Test Championship final race mathematically. But there are clear signs that the selectors, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and team management are thinking ahead and planning to leap into the future of Indian cricket. In the process, they would have to take tough and important calls. Like the form and future of Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two struggling stalwarts; or who will be the captain when Rohit retires; or the immediate future of Rishabh Pant. India’s next big Test series is six months away. They travel for a five-match series to England, a place where aging Indian batsmen with vulnerable “outside-the-off-stump” game have historically struggled. It is learnt that the chairman of selectors, Ajit Agarkar, had a lengthy chat with Rohit after the team landed in Sydney. This was followed by the five selectors going into an online huddle …

After Ashwin and possibly Rohit Sharma, biggest transition in Indian cricket history is officially on

After Ashwin and possibly Rohit Sharma, biggest transition in Indian cricket history is officially on

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It is a question that is going to be repeated multiple times in the coming days and months as India begin 2025 with the biggest transition they have ever faced. It is a transition that has been expected for a long time. A transition those in the team management and the selection panel have been meticulously planning in the hope of avoiding tremors. But here they are, a full-blown transition taking place in the most unexpected manner. First came the shock retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin in the middle of the Australia tour. And with just a week left to go, India will take the field at the Sydney Cricket Ground without their regular captain Rohit Sharma, after head coach Gautam Gambhir refused to confirm his place in the XI at the pre-match press conference. Transitions are not new. The upcoming one won’t be the last. But this one is perhaps the biggest and the most challenging one for India. “I’ve always felt that when a transition has happened in the past, there was one department …

‘I will be walking out with you to bat at the MCG’: R Ashwin’s cryptic reply to Virat Kohli’s social media post | Cricket News

‘I will be walking out with you to bat at the MCG’: R Ashwin’s cryptic reply to Virat Kohli’s social media post | Cricket News

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Recently-retired Ravichandran Ashwin flummoxed the internet when he posted a cryptic reply to Virat Kohli’s social media tribute to him. “I’ve played with you for 14 years and when you told me today you’re retiring, it made me a bit emotional and the flashbacks of all those years playing together came to me. I’ve enjoyed every bit of the journey with you Ash, your skill and match winning contributions to Indian cricket are second to none and you will always and always be remembered as a legend of Indian cricket. Wish you nothing but the best in your life with your family and everything else that it unfolds for you. With massive respect and lots of love to you and your close ones. Thanks for everything buddy,” Kohli had posted on Wednesday after Ashwin announced his retirement. Responding to the post, Ashwin said, “Thanks buddy! Like I told you, I will be walking out with you to bat at the MCG.” A hint of the impending retirement had come earlier in the day, when Ashwin …

‘What stands out was his wanting to evolve all the time’: Ravi Shastri lauds Ravichandran Ashwin | Cricket News

‘What stands out was his wanting to evolve all the time’: Ravi Shastri lauds Ravichandran Ashwin | Cricket News

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Former India coach Ravi Shastri said that recently-retired Ravichandran Ashwin’s constant drive to evolve was one of the reasons that made him stand out. “What stands out for me was his wanting to evolve all the time. He wasn’t the kind of guy satisfied as to where he started. For me it was his guile, wanting to excel in his craft and (especially) in the last two-three years the way he got the ball to the way, gave it a rip and got it to dip on the batsman with drift made him stand out,” Shastri said on ‘The ICC Review’. “He wanted new tricks to be learned. He pursued it, practiced hard at it and continued to look for new things as his career progressed, to keep up with the times. His legacy will be of being a terrific match-winner, a fabulous record, 537 sticks. I mean anyone over 500 (in Test cricket) is special,” he added. The spinner called time on his career on Wednesday right after the third India vs Australia Test …

Sivakarthikeyan has a special message for Ravichandran Ashwin as latter retires from international cricket

Sivakarthikeyan has a special message for Ravichandran Ashwin as latter retires from international cricket

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Ravichandran Ashwin stunned everyone by announcing his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, December 18. Following his decision, several cricket fans took to their social media handles to pay tribute to the legend. Among them was Sivakarthikeyan, who also wrote an emotional note to honor his journey. The Amaran actor congratulated R. Ashwin on his legendary career and praised his brilliance on the field. Sivakarthikeyan said Ashwin inspired millions and wished him success in whatever he does next.  Sivakarthikeyan wrote, “Congratulations on your legendary international career, @ashwinravi99 brother! Your all-round abilities, passion, dedication, and sheer brilliance on the field have inspired millions. Wishing you success and happiness in whatever you do in life! See you soon in yellove jersey.” Take a look at the post below: According to a report by LiveMint, Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket. This came after India’s draw against Australia in the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. The match was part of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He made the announcement after joining captain Rohit Sharma at …

Sunil Gavaskar on R Ashwin’s sudden retirement: ‘Not usual in middle of series’ | Cricket News

Sunil Gavaskar on R Ashwin’s sudden retirement: ‘Not usual in middle of series’ | Cricket News

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While the cricketing world wished Ravichandran Ashwin on his retirement, Sunil Gavaskar was not happy with the allrounder’s decision to hang up his boots in the middle of an important series like the Border Gavaskar Trophy. “He could have said, listen after the end of the series, I won’t be available for selection for India. What it does is that, similarly when MS Dhoni retired at the end of the third Test in 2014-15 series, it leaves you one short. The selection committee has picked so many players for a tour with a purpose. If there are any injuries, they can select from the reserve players to have in the team.” Gavaskar told broadcasters. “So, Sydney is somewhere where there is a lot of support on offer for spinners. So India could have played with two spinners. You never know. He could have been there for sure. I don’t know how the pitch in Melbourne will be like. Normally, you tend to look at the end of the series. That’s it. In the middle, it …