Ravichandran Ashwin

R Ashwin grateful to be reaching 50th Test landmark, eager to repeat performance of 2015 Galle encounter

Sitting on 49 Tests, the Tamil Nadu-born offie reflects on his journey so far and how he plans to improve himself further and continue to be a lethal weapon, especially in this format, for Team India.

Jul 25, 2017, 12:46 PM IST

Sri Lanka vs India: Ravi Shastri can have positive influence in dressing room, says Ravichandran Ashwin

The first Test at Galle will also mark the off-spinner's 50th Test match of his career and Ashwin seemed delighted in having come back to the point from where had made a comeback.

Jul 24, 2017, 15:24 PM IST

ICC Rankings: Ravichandran Ashwin slips to 3rd place, Ravindra Jadeja maintains numero uno spot

Herath leapfrogged Ashwin to move within 32 points of Ravindra Jadeja, making it a 1-2 for left-arm spinners. 

Jul 19, 2017, 17:04 PM IST

Ravichandran Ashwin gets trolled for comparing Chennai Super Kings with Manchester United!

Ashwin’s statement was in the context of brand value of the two sports teams. It was picked up by fans considering that the comparison was perhaps off the mark.

Jul 19, 2017, 16:25 PM IST

Ravichandran Ashwin refuses to comment on Ravi Shastri's appointment, says Team India will move on with time

Ashwin is part of the India squad led by Virat Kohli which will tour Sri Lanka to engage in a bilateral series comprising three Tests, five ODIs and a one-off T20I.

Jul 17, 2017, 18:01 PM IST

Muttiah Muralitharan hails MS Dhoni's influence on 'smart' R Ashwin

Muralitharan has seen Ashwin from close quarters. The world's highest wicket-taker in Test cricket was with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL.

Jul 16, 2017, 19:33 PM IST

Ravindra Jadeja claims he's no 'rockstar', but says he likes to perform when there are challenges

India are set to tour Sri Lanka later this month and Jadeja will be a key member of the team along with off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

Jul 12, 2017, 23:46 PM IST

Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin continue to top ICC Test bowlers' rankings

As far as Indian batsmen are concerned, Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli have remained at fourth and fifth place, respectively.

Jul 10, 2017, 19:53 PM IST

India's tour of West Indies, 3rd ODI: Commanding MS Dhoni stops skipper Virat Kohli from wasting a review

India won the match comfortably, by 93 runs after bowling out the home side for 158 inside 49 overs. 

Jul 01, 2017, 21:17 PM IST

WATCH: When Ravichandran Ashwin's 'soduku ball' left everyone confused, except MS Dhoni

Ashwin became the second fastest Indian spinner, after Anil Kumble, to reach the 150-wicket mark in ODIs yesterday. The offie removed Miguel Cummins in his last over of the match against West Indies, thus reaching the milestone in 111th match.

Jul 01, 2017, 18:32 PM IST

IND vs WI, 3rd ODI, statistical highlights: MS Dhoni, R Ashwin scale new heights in Antigua

With a win at Sir Vivian Richard stadium, Virat Kohli and Co. achieved an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 5-match series

Jul 01, 2017, 13:06 PM IST

Ravichandran Ashwin second fastest Indian spinner to 150 ODI wickets mark, only behind Anil Kumble

After being given a target of 252 to chase, West Indies never really got going with Jason Mohammed being the top scorer with his valiant 40.

Jul 01, 2017, 08:51 AM IST

Champions Trophy, Semi-Final 2: Virat Kohli not thinking of replacing R Ashwin against Bangladesh

The swashbuckling Indian skipper believes that the current Bangladesh side include a lot of skilled cricketers, who are committed to play with passion and win games for their country.

Jun 14, 2017, 20:26 PM IST

Sudhir Chaudhary responds to Harbhajan Singh for criticising Zee News over R Ashwin's '12 sixes' story

Harbhajan had questioned the authenticity of Zee News story claiming how an unwell Virender Sehwag had once slammed him for 12 sixes in a domestic match.

Jun 14, 2017, 16:25 PM IST

WATCH: Is this for real! Two South African batsmen Faf du Plessis, David Miller fight for lives in farcical manner at the same end against India

India captain Virat Kohli won the toss and invited South Africa to bat first at The Oval. After a decent start, the top-ranked ODI side in the world collapsed to 192 all out inside 44.3 overs.

Jun 11, 2017, 18:43 PM IST

WATCH: MS Dhoni's safe hands, R Ashwin's trickery send Hashim Amla packing in IND vs SA match

After being introduced in the 10th over, Ashwin handed India their first success, getting the dangerous Hashim Amla caught behind in the 18th over.

Jun 11, 2017, 16:43 PM IST

ICC Champions Trophy: Virat Kohli didn't even want Ravichandran Ashwin in India squad?

Ashwin was kept out of both of India's previous matches - Pakistan and Sri Lanka - and remains to be seen whether Virat Kohli picks him against South Africa.

Jun 11, 2017, 08:53 AM IST

ICC #CT17, IND vs SA: Ravichandran Ashwin against southpaws will be a preferred choice, feels South Africa coach Neil McKenzie

With three left-handers in Quinton de Kock, JP Duminy and David Miller in the top six, it is imperative that Ashwin who can turn the ball away, would get a look in.

Jun 09, 2017, 19:38 PM IST

Champions Trophy: R Ashwin in support of my team selection even if it excludes him, says Virat Kohli

Quite a lot of people were surprised as Virat Kohli opted to pick Kedar Jadhav and Hardik Pandya above India's premiere spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, but Indian skipper says the offie "understands the dynamics" of team composition.

Jun 07, 2017, 22:45 PM IST