'The biggest turning point in Ashwin's career was when he switched to bowling off-spin. And I must thank my wife Chitra for that decision.'
Test specialists Cheteshwar Pujara may have drawn criticism for his slow strike rate during the tour of West Indies but India coach Anil Kumble on Wednesday threw his weight behind the batsman saying he is a vital cog in the team's scheme of things and no one has put pressure on him to score quickly.
Irfan Pathan is fifth in the all-rounders' list.
Sachin Tendulkar, Sania, Mirza, Anil Kumble and Virat Kohli hailed Moon mission Chandrayaan-3's successful landing
Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid have enough options to choose from with selectors adding three players to the squad -- Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar and Washington Sundar.
Ajit Agarkar and Yuvraj Singh, who missed the first two matches, will play in the third ODI against Sri Lanka.
Ashwin was spotted enjoying a leisurely time with team-mates and coaching staff during a trip to Titou Gorge in Dominica.
Former India captain Anil Kumble was mighty impressed with Chennai Super Kings opener Ruturaj Gaikwad's six-hitting prowess during his 92-run knock in the IPL opener against Gujarat Titans, saying all his hits over the fence were "clean" and results of "pure timing".
Former Indian captain Anil Kumble will be part of an Indian team, featuring among others Manish Pandey and Lakshimpathy Balaji, in the 15th Hong Kong Cricket Sixes to be played at the Kowloon Cricket Club on October 31 and November 1.
Royal Challengers skipper Anil Kumble has stated that his team would take advantage of home support during the upcoming Champions League Twenty20 tournament.
Former India Test captain Anil Kumble will join his former teammate Sourav Ganguly behind the microphone as an expert analyst for ESPN Star Sports in the ICC World Twenty20 which begins in England on Friday.
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.
Lying in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Chennai hospital, Chitra Ravichandran was slipping in and out of consciousness but she had just one query for her son Ravichandran Ashwin when she saw him by her bedside -- "Why did you come?"
The path found by champions like GR Viswanath, Syed Kirmani, Brijesh Patel, EAS Prasanna and BS Chandrasekhar has only broadened over the years through which several ace cricketers walked through.
'Why was he was given only a one-year contract?' 'Nobody has ever asked that question and obviously nobody has answered that question.'
Anil Kumble has tipped defending champions India to retain the title at the World T20 Championship, starting in England on June 5, saying they have the most balanced side and potential to emerge winners again.
'Delhi can be expected to have very low bounce, in case they put in some grass, then the wicket becomes decent for batting also.'
No praise is enough for Ravichandran Ashwin, said India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday as he lauded the senior off-spinner ahead of his 100 Tests, calling him a "rare" talent who has contributed consistently to the team's success.
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.
Australia skipper Ricky Ponting says his team is confident of tackling India's spin aces Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh in the upcoming Test series.
Team India, says Anil Kumble, needs to control the emotions and not get carried away in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Pakistan.
Handling of part-timer Joe Root that intrigued many after the second day's play on Friday.
After getting words of wisdom from former leg-spinner Anil Kumble and Yuvraj Singh, young spinner Rahul Sharma is ready to turn a new leaf and eyes a successful IPL season for Delhi Daredevils.
India, says Anil Kumble, urgently need to inject life into their World Cup campaign; their approach so far, has been far too desultory.
Javed Miandad feels Sarfaraz Ahmed was better suited to lead the Test team in Australia
Bumrah finished with figures of 6 for 45 -- his 10th five wicket haul in Test cricket -- while also becoming the fastest Indian pacer to take 150 Test wickets.
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.
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first in the third and final Test at the Green Park in Kanpur on Friday. India captain Anil Kumble ended all speculation over his chances of playing by handing over the mantle to Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
"I can confidently tell you that he is going to become the first Indian to capture 500 Test wickets and go even beyond," Kapil Dev said.
India, says Anil Kumble, need to tell themselves they must win the next four games on the trot to lift the World Cup.
The spinner now has six five-wicket hauls against Windies, the most by an Indian.
India captain Anil Kumble will make a call on his fitness on Friday morning, before the third and final Test against South Africa. He said he will play only if he can bowl.
The opening day of the first Test between India and West Indies belonged to senior Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.
Kumble, who witnessed Arshdeep's growth from close quarters as Punjab Kings head coach, is hugely impressed with the lanky pacer.
On the eve of commencing the toughest job of his 17-year career, Anil Kumble said as captain he will not shy away from the responsibilities of the job.
