‘He always plays with intent’: R Ashwin hails Sanju Samson but rues his missed T20 World Cup hundreds | Cricket News - The Times of India

Ravichandran Ashwin shared his thoughts on Sanju Samson’s T20 World Cup 2026 performances. Ashwin stated Samson narrowly missed three centuries, scoring 97 not out against West Indies, 89 against England, and 89 against New Zealand. He highlighted Samson’s intent to play aggressively, even at the cost of personal records. Samson’s batting was crucial for India’s title win.

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Attack Varun Chakravarthy early and his confidence drops, Ashwin warns ahead of T20 World Cup final | Cricket News - The Times of India

Ravichandran Ashwin observed Varun Chakravarthy’s bowling struggles, noting a dip in confidence when attacked early. Despite a wicket, Chakravarthy conceded 64 runs in the T20 World Cup semi-final, a costly spell. Ashwin advised tactical adjustments and warned against bowling round the wicket to left-handers, emphasizing the need for improved length and line variations.

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‘There will not be a better opportunity’: R Ashwin urges Sanju Samson to go big at T20 World Cup | Cricket News - The Times of India

India’s Sanju Samson (ANI Photo)

India produced a commanding display to brush aside Zimbabwe in Match 48 of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on February 26. Asked to bat first, the Men in Blue piled up a formidable 256 in the opening innings, a total that left Zimbabwe with an uphill task from the outset.The batting unit drew widespread applause, particularly for the way…

'There will not be a better opportunity’: R Ashwin urges Sanju Samson to go big at T20 World Cup | Cricket News - The Times of India

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Abhishek Sharma to play Test cricket? R Ashwin reveals Brian Laraâ€s advice to the opener | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images) The Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch tested every Indian batter in the second T20I against Australia, but Abhishek Sharma once again stood tall. While wickets tumbled around him, the young opener showed remarkable composure and strokeplay to score a fluent half-century, the lone bright spot in Indiaâ€s four-wicket defeat. After the match,…

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‘The problem in India’ – R Ashwin makes explosive claim, backs Virat Kohliâ€s vision for Test cricket | Cricket News

Ravichandran Ashwin of India celebrates with Virat Kohli (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/Getty Images) Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has advocated for the establishment of standard Test centres for home matches in India, supporting earlier calls made by Virat Kohli in 2019. Speaking on his YouTube channel “Ash ki Baat,” the 39-year-old off-spinner emphasized the importance of considering…

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‘Playing at home without Ashwin feels different’: Jadeja on Indiaâ€s dominance, fitness, and future stars | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Indiaâ€s formidable home dominance in Test cricket, built on the extraordinary duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, came into sharp focus on Saturday as the senior all-rounder led India to a crushing innings-and-140-run victory over the West Indies in Ahmedabad. Jadeja starred with a scintillating 104 not out and 4/54, earning ‘Player of the…

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Ashwin announces exit from IPL after remarkable career - SUCH TV

Former Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday took to social media to announce his retirement from the Indian Premier League.

The prolific cricket figure in India wrote: “Special day and hence a special beginning.
They say every ending will have a new start, my time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close today.
But my time as an explorer of the game around various leagues begins…

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‘As things stand, it’s not in my hands,’ says Ashwin about Chennai Super Kings IPL trade rumours

Chennai Super Kings off-spinner R. Ashwin has asked the team for clarity regarding his role heading into the IPL 2026 season, before making a decision on his future with the franchise.
Sources had told Sportstar that there had been discussions between Ashwin and the management, and the off-spinner could explore new avenues with a few other franchises already expressing interest in his…

‘As things stand, it’s not in my hands,’ says Ashwin about Chennai Super Kings IPL trade rumours

Aakash Chopra says CSK should let go 7 players, including R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Rachin Ravindra | Cricket News

Chennai Super Kings are more or less assured of finishing at the bottom of the 10-team Indian Premier League 2025 standings after losing their 10th game of the season out of 13. They have a final game of the season, winning which will see them draw level on points with the Rajasthan Royals, who have finished their full quota of 14 games and have eight points — two more than CSK.
Former India…

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‘Ravindra Jadeja can be India’s Test captain for next 2 years,’ says R Ashwin | Cricket News

With a leadership vacuum thrown up after the high-profile retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the Indian Test set-up is poised to make a major leap of faith in choosing their next leader.
Reports have suggested that Shubman Gill could take over Sharma as Test captain before the highly anticipated five-match Test tour to England next month. Gill, designated India’s vice-captain in the…

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Virat, Rohit, and Ashwin Retire: What’s Next for Indian Cricket? - SpinMatch

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ashwin retire from Tests. Explore future leaders, Gambhir’s role & more on Spinmatch cricket guide.

‘Rohit-Virat retirement will create leadership vacuum’: Ravichandran Ashwin

Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin opened up on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s abrupt retirement, saying they left a leadership vacuum with them. India Test captain Rohit announced that he is calling it a day in the red ball cricket last week on May 7, before Virat dropped the bombshell of him retiring from Test cricket with immediate effect on Monday.
“Their retirements will definitely…

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#ViratKohli  Virat Kohli  call it a day in whites

Virat Kohli called it a day in whites, Days after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the long format of the game. Virat Kohli  also announced his retirement is redefined in white. The format  that redefined under  Virat Kohli’s captaincy, especially overseas

Virat Kohli  has an excellent  career  in the longest  format, especially  in Down Under, scoring   1,352 with an impressive …

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Ashwin reveals the reason for retiring mid-series against Australia

Former India off-spinner R. Ashwin thought about retiring after his 100th Test but finally took the call midway through the tour of Australia to ensure the “whole circle” related to his spot in the playing eleven doesn’t repeat itself.
Speaking on a newly launched podcast by Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Ashwin told CSK batting coach Mike Hussey that he made up his mind on retirement after not…

Ashwin reveals the reason for retiring mid-series against Australia

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IPL Everlasting Nine OGs

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

Nine IPL players have been part of the league since its inaugural season in 2008 and will play in IPL 2025.

These players include legends like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni.

They have become an integral part of IPL history.

They have played a significant role in helping their teams win multiple titles.

It is always exciting to watch these evergreen [players]…

IPL Everlasting Nine OGs

Inspired by Ashwin and Lyon, TN youngster J. Hemchudeshan shows signs of a glittering future

For a young spinner, having been a pivotal part of his team’s milestone title-winning campaign is a measure of where he can be.
With 47 wickets from 15 innings at an average of 15.23 in the recently-concluded BCCI U19 Cooch Behar Trophy, Tamil Nadu off-spinner J. Hemchudeshan shows immense promise.
He’d been an indispensable asset with a wicket per 35 balls (Strike Rate of 34.89) at a miser-tight…

Inspired by Ashwin and Lyon, TN youngster J. Hemchudeshan shows signs of a glittering future

Bats signed by Kohli, Bumrah, Ashwin donated by Lyon for auction to support cricketers with disability

Australia tweaker Nathan Lyon has donated three bats signed by India internationals Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravichandran Ashwin for a silent auction, the proceeds of which will be used to support cricketers with disability.
Australia captain Pat Cummins, batter Steve Smith and Lyon himself also signed on the three bats. This was done during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy which saw the…

Bats signed by Kohli, Bumrah, Ashwin donated by Lyon for auction to support cricketers with disability