India vs England 3rd Test: Virat Kohli hints at Ravichandran Ashwin’s inclusion in playing XI for Leeds Test
Virat Kohli said that India are going to name the playing XI and R Ashwin may get to play because of the pitch at Headingley.
Aug 24, 2021, 19:31 PM IST
India vs Eng 1st Test: Virat Kohli picks Shardul Thakur over Ravichandran Ashwin, former cricketers divided
The decision to include Shardul Thakur ahead of Ravichandran Ashwin has flummoxed many former players, some of who felt that even if Thakur were to be included, Ashwin should have been picked ahead of Ravindra Jadeja.
Aug 05, 2021, 13:48 PM IST
In Pics: 'Green carpet' welcome for Virat Kohli & Co at Trent Bridge
Virat Kohli's Team India are preparing for the five-Test series against England, beginning at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Wednesday (August 4). The training is in full swing after a three-week break for the side following the World Test Championships final against New Zealand in June. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gave a glimpse of the green track currently on offer at Trent Bridge. In these collection of pics, we take a look at conditions at Nottingham and Men-in-Blue's preparations for the first Test.
Aug 02, 2021, 14:48 PM IST
In Pics: Team India members seen at Wimbledon and Euro 2020
Team India cricketers were given a three-week break after their loss to New Zealand in the World Test Championship final ahead of their five-match Test series against England. While most like skipper Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma avoided large public gatherings in the United Kingdom, there were others who chose to attend Wimbledon or UEFA Euro 2020 games even though COVID-19 is far from over in UK. As a result, two India cricketers have tested COVID-19 positive and one of them - Rishabh Pant - is still in isolation. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at Team India members who attended Wimbledon or UEFA Euro 2020 over the last couple of weeks.
Jul 15, 2021, 13:59 PM IST
Ravichandran Ashwin bags six-wicket haul against Somerset in English County Championship
Ravichandran Ashwin sounded a warning bell for the English batsmen ahead of the five-Test series with a superb match-turning spell of 6 for 27 as Surrey bundled out Somerset for 69 in their second innings.
Jul 14, 2021, 20:47 PM IST
Ravichandran Ashwin bowls with new ball for Surrey, keeps Somerset in check
Ashwin’s day end figures read 28-5-70-1 as skipper Rory Burns, who is also an England opener used him from both ends of the Oval ground.
Jul 12, 2021, 12:22 PM IST
WTC: Virat Kohli never demanded three Tests for World Test Championship final, says Ravichandran Ashwin
India’s veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has put his weight behind Virat Kohli after the Indian captain had to cope with heavy criticism for his statement. Kohli had stated that the best of three finals in the World Test Championship would have been better as it gives a chance to the losing team to make a comeback in the next two Test matches.
Jul 01, 2021, 21:26 PM IST
Mithali Raj and Ravichandran Ashwin recommended for Khel Ratna by BCCI
It remains to be seen if Mithali Raj is chosen by the Sports Ministry-appointed panel in an Olympic year. She completed 22 years in international cricket last week. The 38 year-old is also the leading run getter in ODIs with more than 7000 runs.
Jun 30, 2021, 13:23 PM IST
WTC Final: Ravichandran Ashwin surpasses Pat Cummins to become highest wicket-taker in tournament
Ashwin started the match with three wickets behind Cummins and two behind England’s Stuart Broad (69). The off-spinner claimed two wickets in the first innings, while he got the better of New Zealand openers in the second innings to get on the top of the table.
Jun 23, 2021, 22:28 PM IST
WTC Final: Jasprit Bumrah makes BIG blunder, wears wrong jersey on Day 5
Jasprit Bumrah was seen bowling wearing India’s regular Test jersey with the main sponsor mentioned at the centre of the jersey.
Jun 23, 2021, 13:01 PM IST
WTC Final: THIS Pakistan bowler makes HUGE allegation against Ravichandran Ashwin
Ahead of the final, former Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has made a sensational accusation against one of the best spinners in the world – R. Ashwin. Ajmal has now claimed that Ashwin was kept away from international cricket for six months by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to ensure that he was not banned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) due to a suspect bowling action.
Jun 15, 2021, 10:29 AM IST
WTC Final: R Ashwin praises THIS star’s ‘fearless approach’, will be ‘luxury’ against New Zealand
Hailing young wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reckoned he would be the player to watch out for as he has the ability to take the game away from the opposition with his attacking style of cricket.
Jun 02, 2021, 08:58 AM IST
WTC Final: Need to be prepared for guile of R Ashwin & Ravindra Jadeja, says Henry Nicholls
India and New Zealand will fight it out for the inaugural title at Southampton’s Ageas Bowl, one of those rare English tracks known to aid the slow bowlers for a considerable period in Test matches.
May 26, 2021, 14:52 PM IST
Bangladesh's insensitive tweet on late cricketer draws reaction from R Ashwin; check here
The board took to Twitter to extend their wishes, but the tweet in no time started drawing negative reactions, with India cricketer R Ashwin expressing shock.
May 04, 2021, 15:27 PM IST
IPL 2021: Are Australian cricketers looking to leave early due to COVID-19?
The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) on Monday (April 26) reported that many Australian players are ‘nervous about securing safe passage back home after the (Scott) Morrison government (Australian government) reduced the number of incoming passengers allowed from India.’
Apr 26, 2021, 09:29 AM IST
IPL 2021: Ravichandran Ashwin becomes first Indian to take break from league as family battles COVID-19
While other cricketers like Liam Livingstone have cited ‘bio-bubble fatigue’ as reason to pull out, Ravichandran Ashwin has made it clear that his priority is family as the whole of India grapples with crippling second wave of COVID-19.
Apr 26, 2021, 06:30 AM IST
IPL 2021: Kieron Pollard almost does a R Ashwin, gives ‘mankaded’ warning to Shikhar Dhawan
On Tuesday (April 20), Mumbai Indians allrounder Kieron Pollard gave Delhi Capitals opener Shikhar Dhawan a warning for backing up early before releasing the ball.
Apr 21, 2021, 09:01 AM IST
India vs England: R Ashwin nominated for ICC Player of the Month Awards
Owing to his superb form in India vs England Test series, India's senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been nominated for the International Cricket Council (ICC) men's Player of the Month (February) award.
Mar 02, 2021, 17:36 PM IST
India vs England 2nd Test: Rishabh Pant sings ‘Ollie Pope ko lollipop daalo’ and more
Pant’s ‘stump commentary’ got plenty of attention from the fans during India’s tour of Australia in December-January. Among his many antics included randomly singing a song, or making a funny comment to lighten up the faces during a difficult phase of play.
Feb 15, 2021, 09:09 AM IST
Ashwin’s Mankad to Steve Waugh’s Handball: Some little known cricket laws
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), who are the custodians of the rules of cricket, have explained each and every rule involved with the game. Here we take a look at some of the little known rules around the game of cricket.
Feb 10, 2021, 10:58 AM IST
