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Memorable 100th Test for record-breaker Ashwin!

Memorable 100th Test for record-breaker Ashwin!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin is the only bowler in the history of Test cricket to claim a five-wicket haul in both his debut and 100th Test match.

When Ashwin went through 'very dark time'...

When Ashwin went through 'very dark time'...

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'For me, the lowest point was the phase between 2018 and 2019.'

Cheteshwar Pujara bids farewell to Indian cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara bids farewell to Indian cricket

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara, one of India's finest Test batters, called time on his illustrious career on Sunday.

Ashwin's milestone day makes him undisputed spin King

Ashwin's milestone day makes him undisputed spin King

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Ashwin bagged the wicket of Jonny Bairstow to become the first Indian player to reach the landmark milestone.

Ravindra Jadeja Shares 'Good Vibes' From London

Ravindra Jadeja Shares 'Good Vibes' From London

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja enjoyed a leisurely stroll through his favourite city, London.

'Kuldeep should've played 2-3 Tests'

'Kuldeep should've played 2-3 Tests'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said India may have missed a trick by not playing Kuldeep Yadav at Lord's and Manchester, as quality spinners come to the fore on the last two days of a Test match.

I'm not insecure, I would rather fail than play safe: Ashwin

I'm not insecure, I would rather fail than play safe: Ashwin

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin has taken criticism on the chin and has responded with a bagful of wickets, refusing to let that 'outside noise' disturb the equilibrium of his mind.

Chahal Or Ashwin? Who Bowled Better? Vote!

Chahal Or Ashwin? Who Bowled Better? Vote!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The Royals spinners kept the RCB batters quiet.

Ashwin's Glimpse Of Cyclone Damage

Ashwin's Glimpse Of Cyclone Damage

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin shared a video spotlighting the storm's impact on roads, revealing extensive damage.

The Second Coming Of Ashwin

The Second Coming Of Ashwin

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin will consider himself fortunate to get a rare chance to play his second World Cup at home.

India's new spin duo set to dismantle England

India's new spin duo set to dismantle England

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Kuldeep Yadav is spending more time with Ravindra Jadeja on the tour of England

PHOTOS: Ashwin stars as India thump England in Dharamsala

PHOTOS: Ashwin stars as India thump England in Dharamsala

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Having conceded a lead of 259, England were all out for 195 in the second session on day three of the contest.

'I would've picked Kuldeep for first Test'

'I would've picked Kuldeep for first Test'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Engineer surprised by Kuldeep's omission from 1st Test, says he should be playing all matches

Jadeja harbours dreams of Test captaincy

Jadeja harbours dreams of Test captaincy

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'Over the years, I have played under different captains. I know the mindset of every single captain whom I have played under and I also understand what players need and their mindset.'

'Pain is just an emotion': Stokes refuses to back down

'Pain is just an emotion': Stokes refuses to back down

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Stokes took his first five-wicket haul for eight years in India's first innings, an impressive feat given his recent injury issues.

India Will Remember These Pujara Knocks

India Will Remember These Pujara Knocks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara was the cornerstone of the Indian batting line-up in Tests, featuring in 103 matches in which he scored 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60, with 19 centuries.

Shubman Gill has the potential to be a 'superstar': Ashwin

Shubman Gill has the potential to be a 'superstar': Ashwin

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Shubman Gill, silenced his doubters with a noteworthy performance in the recent Test series against England.

Ashwin looks back at his favourite on-field battles

Ashwin looks back at his favourite on-field battles

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

R Ashwin is always up for a challenge and two days from his landmark 100th Test, India's premier off-spinner looked back at the on-field battles he has enjoyed in international and domestic cricket.

'Ashwin' Helping Australia Prepare Against Ashwin

'Ashwin' Helping Australia Prepare Against Ashwin

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Baroda off-spinner Mahesh Pithiya, whose bowling style is quite similar to Ravichandran Ashwin, has flown to Bengaluru for the visitors' four-day training camp in Bengaluru after Australia's coaching staff had seen his clips on Instagram.

'This is Washington Sundar's moment to shine'

'This is Washington Sundar's moment to shine'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin has opened the door for other spin all-rounders to step up, and Vidyut is confident that Washington Sundar could be the one to watch.

'India has a strong squad': Anderson warns England

'India has a strong squad': Anderson warns England

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Pace great James Anderson believes the new-look Indian team will prove to be a strong opposition for England in the upcoming five-Test series.

India's future is safe, says Ganguly on Gill, Jaiswal

India's future is safe, says Ganguly on Gill, Jaiswal

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Mighty impressed with Shubman Gill's footwork in difficult English conditions, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly is expecting the young skipper to score truckloads of runs in away conditions

Ashwin, Bairstow set for century of Tests together

Ashwin, Bairstow set for century of Tests together

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Test cricket will see two players featuring in their 100th game together for only the fourth time when India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and England batter Jonny Bairstow take the field in Dharamsala on Thursday.

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

With over 500 runs, six crucial catches, the most by an Indian on the tour, Rahul led by example and lived up to his wiseman tag.

Why is Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping catches?

Why is Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping catches?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal entered the first Test against England at Headingley with a sparkling century. He exited it under intense scrutiny - not for his batting, but for a torrid time in the slip cordon.

Coach predicts 3-4 more years of Ashwin's dominance

Coach predicts 3-4 more years of Ashwin's dominance

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Subramaniam has no reason to believe that the man would hang up his boots anytime soon.

World Cup 2023: Ashwin's Back!

World Cup 2023: Ashwin's Back!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The veteran spinner made his World Cup comeback after a long wait of eight years.

New era begins: Gill leads India without big three

New era begins: Gill leads India without big three

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Shubman Gill was deemed Rohti's long-term successor and was crowned the new Test skipper.

Ashwin rules ICC bowling rankings; Bumrah surges

Ashwin rules ICC bowling rankings; Bumrah surges

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Ashwin retains No 1 spot, Bumrah moves to 4th in ICC rankings

How Ashwin plotted Labuschagne dismissal

How Ashwin plotted Labuschagne dismissal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

India thumped Australia by 99 runs in the second of the ongoing three-match ODI series, on Sunday to secure the ODI series 2-0 after winning the second match through the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method at Indore's Holkar Cricket Stadium.

Is Mahavatar Narasimha Worth The Hype?

Is Mahavatar Narasimha Worth The Hype?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Even if you are not a Hindu or religious, the underlying message of loving animals and fellow human beings, and to choose love and peace over war is winning hearts, notes Divya Nair.

Axar's Injury: Will Ashwin Return?

Axar's Injury: Will Ashwin Return?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'I have been speaking to him on the phone. So he is very much in the line.'

After scaling Mount 500, will Ashwin hunt Kumble's record?

After scaling Mount 500, will Ashwin hunt Kumble's record?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

R Ashwin is a content man after becoming only the second Indian to take 500 Test wickets and has no interest in chasing Anil Kumble's national record of 619 scalps.

Jaiswal's fearless cricket reminiscent of Pant: Ashwin

Jaiswal's fearless cricket reminiscent of Pant: Ashwin

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

'Yashasvi has not put a foot wrong, he has taken to Test cricket like a fish to water.'

Pant applauded for enthralling century at Leeds

Pant applauded for enthralling century at Leeds

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

True to form, Pant brought up his seventh Test hundred in the most Pant-esque way possible, with a soaring one-handed six off Shoaib Bashir. A

'Gill has to take the team along like Kapil Dev'

'Gill has to take the team along like Kapil Dev'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Yograj outlined the key aspects India's youngest red-ball captain must consider to soar to new heights.

Shubman Gill era begins with stunning Oval victory

Shubman Gill era begins with stunning Oval victory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Gill, 25, was appointed captain in May following the retirement of two great Indian batsmen and leaders in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Ashwin or Shardul? Harbhajan picks his playing XI

Ashwin or Shardul? Harbhajan picks his playing XI

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Former star spinner Harbhajan Singh picked Ravichandran Ashwin ahead of all-rounder Shardul Thakur for India's upcoming Boxing Day Test clash against South Africa in Centurion.

'I Said No to Test Captaincy': Bumrah Reveals Why

'I Said No to Test Captaincy': Bumrah Reveals Why

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Jasprit Bumrah has revealed he rejected the BCCI's offer to become India's next Test captain

Can Kuldeep be the solution to India's bowling woes?

Can Kuldeep be the solution to India's bowling woes?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

With India conceding more than 600 runs for the first time since 2014, the case for including a wicket-taking spinner like Kuldeep Yadav is stronger than ever for the must-win fifth and final Test against England.