Mitchell Starc has paid a glorious tribute to the just-retired India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin
Former India spinner R Ashwin has called for a shift away from the superstar culture prevalent in Indian cricket, urging for a more grounded approach.
'...whether he is a top player or not, it doesn't matter.' 'If I go by a player's name I won't be able to bowl at my best.' 'For me he is just a batter, and my only focus is where I need to land the ball.'
Anil Kumble lauded skipper Rohit Sharma for his leadership in the longest format of the game, pointing out how the 'Hitman' has managed the youngsters in the team and has been "proactive" with his resources.
'Kumble was impeccable in his role as coach'
'I want to play more cricket. Where is the place? Obviously not in the Indian dressing room but from somewhere else. I want to be honest with the game.'
Former India captain Anil Kumble says New Zealand's coach John Wright has his heart on his sleeve and is ensuring his team fights till the last ball.
Saturday's final against Sri Lanka, says Anil Kumble, provides India a great opportunity to win a second World Cup title, and the ideal script for Tendulkar to get a hundred in his home town.
Former players lauded Varun Chakravarthy's bowling display against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy, with Ravi Shastri advocating for his inclusion in the semifinals.
'He pursued it, practised hard at it and continued to look for new things as his career progressed, to keep up with the times.'
Punjab Kings parted ways with head coach Trevor Bayliss and head of cricket development Sanjay Bangar.
Former India captain Anil Kumble reckons that Virat Kohli has the "right game" to fit in at the crucial No 3 slot in the Test squad even though it will be impossible for anyone to step into Rahul Dravid's shoes.
Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble believes Virat Kohli is putting too much pressure on himself in his bid to regain form.
Team India, says Anil Kumble, needs to control the emotions and not get carried away in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Pakistan.
India, says Anil Kumble, urgently need to inject life into their World Cup campaign; their approach so far, has been far too desultory.
Ravichandran Ashwin has picked up a record 420 wickets in 71 Tests played in Asia -- the most by an Indian bowler.
India, says Anil Kumble, need to tell themselves they must win the next four games on the trot to lift the World Cup.
Sachin Tendulkar was elegantly attired in traditional kurta pyjama, exuding cultural reverence at the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya on Monday.
Amid heightened security measures, more than two crore devotees took a dip in the Sangam till 6 pm on Wednesday on the occasion of Maghi Purnima during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
Anil Kumble explained his attack on the media saying it was not his individual opinion but that of the Indian team.
Former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passed away on Wednesday at the age of 71
Ashwin's decision too came as a bit of a surprise, especially considering the team's reliance on him.
Former India captain and ace spinner Anil Kumble says Dhoni's men have to play to their strengths -- bat really well, bowl with control and up their efforts in the field -- to beat England on Sunday.
Manu Bhaker on Tuesday admitted that "there has been a lapse may be on my part" while filing nominations
The other Indian bowlers who have taken 300 Test wickets or more include Anil Kumble (619), R Ashwin (524), Kapil Dev (434), Harbhajan Singh (417), Ishant Sharma (311) and Zaheer Khan (311).
India's World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev would like to know why Ravichandran Ashwin decided to call it a day all of a sudden.
'Maybe he got some indication from the team management that he is no longer in the scheme of things.'
Nothing new in BCCI's policy document, says former India spinner Harbhajan Singh.
R Ashwin says he has figured out ways to tackle Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith in the upcoming five-match Test series
Dinesh Karthik called Ashwin one of the greatest all-rounders from India, expressing his happiness for the player's achievement.
Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin admitted that a chase of around 150 won't be very easy for the Indian batters on a not-so typical Wankhede turner, where the track is behaving differently at two ends.
'400 wickets for India. A milestone to savour! @Jaspritbumrah93 has picked up his 400th wicket for #TeamIndia.'
The Africa Cricket Association (ACA) has started dialogue with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and other stakeholders to revive the once popular Afro-Asia Cup
'I do feel there's a bit of punch left in me as a cricketer, but I would like to ... showcase that in club level cricket.'
Ravichandran Ashwin returned home on Thursday after his shock international retirement in the middle of a Test series in Australia
'I think we are going to see him at Punjab Kings'
The 38-year-old played the day-night Test in Adelaide and picked up one wicket.
India should look to attack NZ with two regular spinners, says Kumble
Stump Vision Ltd, in which Indian leg spinner Anil Kumble is a promoter, has launched three products to cash in on the World Cup fever and tap a huge market at the grassroots level.
India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir finds himself caught between a rock and hard place.
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