News for 'Ravichandran Ashwin'

Ashwin set for MLC debut, creates history in USA

Ashwin set for MLC debut, creates history in USA

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to debut in Major League Cricket after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns, becoming the first India-capped player to join the league.

IPL 2026: 'Arjun Tendulkar khelega hi nahi': Ashwin's brutal take

IPL 2026: 'Arjun Tendulkar khelega hi nahi': Ashwin's brutal take

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin casts doubt on Arjun Tendulkar's chances of playing for Lucknow Super Giants after his transfer from Mumbai Indians, citing stiff competition from other fast bowlers.

Ashwin praise for Gambhir: 'He puts team ahead of individuals'

Ashwin praise for Gambhir: 'He puts team ahead of individuals'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin opened up about his retirement, his relationship with Gautam Gambhir and culture within the Indian dressing room.

IPL 2026: Dhoni Must Play or Retire, Says Ashwin

IPL 2026: Dhoni Must Play or Retire, Says Ashwin

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin shares his views on MS Dhoni's role in Chennai Super Kings, suggesting he should either play fully or retire, rather than be an Impact Substitute.

Dravid-Ashwin To Buy Team In European T20 Premier League

Dravid-Ashwin To Buy Team In European T20 Premier League

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin are reportedly part of an Indian consortium set to acquire a franchise in the European T20 Premier League.

IPL 2026: Ashwin lauds Virat Kohli's intensity, enthusiasm

IPL 2026: Ashwin lauds Virat Kohli's intensity, enthusiasm

Rediff.com2 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin praises Virat Kohli's energy and intensity in his return to T20 cricket, highlighting his impact on the game and Jacob Duffy's impressive IPL debut for RCB.

Ravichandran Ashwin's biggest advantage...

Ravichandran Ashwin's biggest advantage...

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

R Ashwin thinks like a batsman while bowling, says Cheteshwar Pujara.

Ashwin questions KKR's bowling depth ahead of IPL 2026

Ashwin questions KKR's bowling depth ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns over the bowling strength of Kolkata Knight Riders, saying opposition teams may no longer feel threatened by their attack.

When will Ravichandran Ashwin quit cricket?

When will Ravichandran Ashwin quit cricket?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Ashwin is regarded as a thinking cricketer who always strives to explore something new, something extra in his game

IPL 2026: Ashwin questions Cameron Green's role in KKR, suggests pay cut clause

IPL 2026: Ashwin questions Cameron Green's role in KKR, suggests pay cut clause

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Ahead of IPL 2026, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns over the role of Cameron Green at Kolkata Knight Riders, suggesting the franchise should consider cutting his pay if he does not bowl his full quota.

Rinku cannot be batting at 8: Ashwin slams team selection

Rinku cannot be batting at 8: Ashwin slams team selection

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin criticises India's team combination and batting order after their 76-run defeat to South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, questioning Rinku Singh's No.8 slot and Axar Patel's omission.

Gambhir May Have Pushed Kohli, Rohit To Retire: Ashwin

Gambhir May Have Pushed Kohli, Rohit To Retire: Ashwin

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Nearly a year after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma stepped away from Test cricket, questions over how and why they retired continue to linger. Many fans still believe the decision may not have been entirely theirs, pointing to possible pressure from the selectors or the team management.

'The Ravi of Ravichandran Ashwin hasn't risen so far in this series'

'The Ravi of Ravichandran Ashwin hasn't risen so far in this series'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Former India opener Aakash Chopra lashed out at off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for not being creative enough on the batting-friendly pitches as he has produced disappointing performances in the first two Tests against England.

Surya's 32 A 'Big Positive': Ashwin

Surya's 32 A 'Big Positive': Ashwin

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin says Suryakumar Yadav's cameo in the opening T20I was a key World Cup boost, while backing India's World Cup combination and calling Arshdeep Singh a marquee bowler.

Ashwin Backs Pakistan Spinner's Unusual Action

Ashwin Backs Pakistan Spinner's Unusual Action

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin was quick to jump to Tariq Usman's defence when former Bengal wicketkeeper Shreevats Goswami questioned the legality of the pause in his bowling action.

Ashwin's 3-Word Post A Dig At Kohli?

Ashwin's 3-Word Post A Dig At Kohli?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin's three-word post on X featured the Nike tick symbol in the Indian tri-colour with the words 'Just leave it'.

IPL 2026: 'Get lost!' Harbhajan's angry reply goes viral

IPL 2026: 'Get lost!' Harbhajan's angry reply goes viral

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh responded strongly to casteist and abusive remarks directed at him and other commentators during the opening night of the Indian Premier League 2026.

Treat Sundar as a bowler who can bat: Ashwin

Treat Sundar as a bowler who can bat: Ashwin

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin stressed that Washington Sundar must be treated as a frontline bowling all-rounder and given a full quota of overs to build confidence with the bat as well.

Ashwin set for India comeback at Hong Kong Sixes

Ashwin set for India comeback at Hong Kong Sixes

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

'I am also thrilled to compete against some quality players in the opposition teams, it will be a good challenge for us.'

'Nothing to lose': Ashwin's blunt message to Jadeja

'Nothing to lose': Ashwin's blunt message to Jadeja

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin urged his long-time partner in spin, Ravindra Jadeja to experiment instead of just sticking to his strengths, acknowledging that these are challenging times for the legendary spin bowling all-rounder in ODIs, with Axar Patel ready to take his spot in case of a major slip.

'No one forced me to ...': Ashwin breaks silence

'No one forced me to ...': Ashwin breaks silence

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Ashwin has clarified that his decision to retire from the game was a personal call

'Why pick him?': Ashwin rips into Nitish Reddy snub

'Why pick him?': Ashwin rips into Nitish Reddy snub

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised serious questions over the Indian team's selection policy after all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy was left out of the playing XI for the first ODI against South Africa -- even with Hardik Pandya unavailable.

Arshdeep's Crucial Over, Bumrah's Twin Strike Win Praise

Arshdeep's Crucial Over, Bumrah's Twin Strike Win Praise

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin praised Arshdeep Singh's crucial 19th over and Abhishek Nayar hailed Jasprit Bumrah's game-changing spell against West Indies in the Super 8 match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

Ashwin hails Varun, Abhishek as India's game-changers

Ashwin hails Varun, Abhishek as India's game-changers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'From an Indian perspective, Varun Chakravarthy is the bowler of the year for me.'

Ashwin's BBL dream comes crashing down!

Ashwin's BBL dream comes crashing down!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin's much-anticipated foray into Australian Big Bash League has been stalled by a knee injury with the off-spinner ruled out of the entire season with Sydney Thunder.

CSK should look at riding Sarfaraz's purple patch: Ashwin

CSK should look at riding Sarfaraz's purple patch: Ashwin

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

"CSK should look at riding his purple patch by slotting him into Playing XII": Ashwin on Sarfaraz Khan's incredible form in domestic cricket

IPL 2026: 'Rohit Will Do Incredible Things This IPL Season'

IPL 2026: 'Rohit Will Do Incredible Things This IPL Season'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'This could well be a season where Rohit Sharma is going to bring back his T20 batting in the IPL.'

'Biggest signing in BBL history': Thunder confirm Ashwin signing

'Biggest signing in BBL history': Thunder confirm Ashwin signing

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin is set to create history as the first capped India men's player to play in the Australia's Big Bash League.

Ashwin explains why Daryl Mitchell is an India bully

Ashwin explains why Daryl Mitchell is an India bully

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin hailed New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell as a "brainy cricketer" who is capable of making the best out of his limits as a player and someone who can give a franchise 400-500 runs batting at number three or four during a tournament.

Rohit and Kohli have the fire to win ODI WC: Ashwin

Rohit and Kohli have the fire to win ODI WC: Ashwin

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Ashwin added that Kohli is in fine touch, a positive sign for Indian cricket.

SA stuns India, Ashwin points finger at batting decline

SA stuns India, Ashwin points finger at batting decline

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin exposed India batters' lack of quality to battle ball tweakers by claiming that if legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar or past domestic heroes Amol Muzumdar, the India women's team head coach and Mithun Manhas had played against spinners on such a track, the Test would have gone to four days, unlike India's harrowing 30-run defeat against South Africa at Eden Gardens.

Four Big Bash League clubs chasing spin great Ashwin!

Four Big Bash League clubs chasing spin great Ashwin!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin is set to become the first capped India men's player to participate in the Big Bash League.

Ashwin says Kohli's Test retirement was deliberate

Ashwin says Kohli's Test retirement was deliberate

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin said that while everyone wants Virat Kohli back playing Tests for India, his decision to retire was his choice, and it should be respected.

Ashwin reveals next move; set to enter ILT20 auction

Ashwin reveals next move; set to enter ILT20 auction

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin, who will turn 39 in another couple of weeks, had recently announced his retirement from the IPL.

'For the first time I saw Ravichandran Ashwin bowl consistently well'

'For the first time I saw Ravichandran Ashwin bowl consistently well'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Bishen Singh Bedi has praised Ravichandran Ashwin for his consistent showing in the three matches but came down hard on the other bowlers.

Ashwin reveals why he went unsold in ILT20 auction

Ashwin reveals why he went unsold in ILT20 auction

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has agreed to play the entire upcoming season of the Big Bash League for Sydney Thunder, just a day after he went unsold at the ILT20 auction in Dubai, ESPNcricinfo reported.

Shock Split! Ashwin Set To Leave CSK

Shock Split! Ashwin Set To Leave CSK

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'The exact reason for the inevitable separation is immediately not clear but the veteran off spinner is believed to have made up his mind.'

39 and Still Iconic: How Ashwin Redefined Indian Spin

39 and Still Iconic: How Ashwin Redefined Indian Spin

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India's finest bowling all-rounders, turned 39 on Wednesday

Ashwin Snubs Bumrah, Names India's Real T20 Threats

Ashwin Snubs Bumrah, Names India's Real T20 Threats

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

In a surprising take, former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has overlooked Jasprit Bumrah while identifying the two biggest threats for opposition teams in T20 cricket.

SEE: Ashwin receives Padma Shri

SEE: Ashwin receives Padma Shri

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Ashwin retired from the game as the second highest wicket-taker for India in Tests with 537 scalps in 106 games, leaving him only behind Anil Kumble (619 wickets).