Ravichandran Ashwin's career-best best spell (4-1-8-4) helped India bundle out Sri Lanka for a paltry 82 and secure a comprehensive win in the third and final T20 International in Visakhapatnam, thereby sealing a 2-1 series win.
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Ravichandran Ashwin's form will decide the fate of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, said former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who wouldn't want the team's premier spinner to 'over-plan' against Australia.
A sharp mind with a penchant for trying out new things, senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is relentless in his bowling approach and always tries to keep himself one step ahead of opposition batters, his long-time national team-mate Cheteshwar Pujara said.
South Africa quick Kagiso Rabada has dethroned Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as the top bowler in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings released on Wednesday.
India would want their big guns Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to fire when the mighty hosts aim for a clean sweep against a beleaguered Bangladesh in the second and final Test starting in Kanpur on Friday.
Ashwin has urged bowlers to start working on their batting skills in order to meet the demands of the game.
'For a person like me, it's all about how I feel in my mind, what kind of prep I'm having before each game, and how I'm feeling about myself.'
Ravichandran Ashwin won the ICC men's Player of the Month for February 2021, following his impressive performances in India's Test series victory against England.
The day belonged to India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who underlined his status as the World No. 1 Test bowler as he destroyed the West Indies batting line-up, on Day 1, of the second Test at Kingston, Jamaica, on Saturday.
Umesh Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin picked four wickets each to put India in control as Bangladesh were bowled out for 227 in their first innings, on Day 1 of the second and final Test.
Ashwin took responsibility for India's poor performance in the series, and acknowledged that his own below-par performance has not helped the team's cause.
India's off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has managed to retain his second spot in the latest ICC player rankings for Test bowlers issued on Sunday.
Pakistan spin legend Saqlain Mushtaq has described Ravichandran Ashwin as a 'world-class bowler', insisting that the Indian star spinner is way ahead of his contemporaries.
'Washington has been doing really well for us. You cannot have two players (Washington and Aswhin) of the same discipline playing in one spot'
Australia captain Tim Paine's efforts to distract Ravichandran Ashwin on the fifth and final day of the third Test in Sydney on Monday failed terribly as the India off-spinner gave him a befitting reply.
A turner in Pune exposed the soft underbelly of Indian batters' technique against slow bowling but as per the current team's philosophy, it has decided to take the bull by its horns by asking for a turner where the ball might turn at right angles from first hour.
Ashwin picked up a five-wicket-haul in just 13 overs representing Surrey against Somerset
How India's players fared in the England series.
The 28-year-old cricketer's ODI runs came at an average of 57.86 and an impressive strike rate of 95.15.
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad expressed his concerns with his team's struggles in the Powerplay.
Dilip, who replaced R Sridhar as India fielding coach during Rahul Dravid's stint as head coach, continued in his role when Gautam Gambhir took over as well.
Ravichandran Ashwin says the work done on his batting technique before the start of the season has yielded results in IPL 2022, where Rajasthan Royals have given him the opportunity to bat higher up the order.
India will be looking for another favorable result to extend their lead in the World Test Championships standings.
Kings XI Punjab traded Ravichandran Ashwin to Delhi Capitals for Rs 1.5 crore and Karnataka spinner Jagadeesha Suchith.
'Do you really think they saw our video and learned how to play spin? Especially, after watching our Tamil video?'
'He knows that Gabba will be a different wicket where he will get to face a lot of bounce and pace and that back foot game needs to be included in his game.'
'Tilak Varma is the next BIG thing in Indian Cricket. Wow! What an incredible match-winning innings!'
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Ravichandran Ashwin said India have produced excellent results, especially in Test cricket, around the world in the last few years.
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A cricketer only calls time when he knows that he has had "enough" and something must have snapped within Ravichandran Ashwin when he decided to announce his retirement , former India opener WV Raman
With Australia completely dominating the proceedings on Day 1 of the WTC Final, many questioned why R Ashwin was picked in the playing XI.
The Indian Test cricket specialists posted pictures of them on 'daddy duty' as they took their children for a stroll around Sydney.
Senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed he had given serious thought about retiring after the England series in 2018 as he felt he was not being adequately backed despite being a proven match-winner for the Indian team.
Senior Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Alex Carey's decision to run out a wandering Jonny Bairstow on the final day of the second Ashes Test.
Chasing 192 for a victory that would fetch them an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, India cruised to 40 for no loss at stumps on day three.
A heartwarming scene unfolded during a recent practice session for the Indian Premier League as Rishabh Pant and Ravichandran Ashwin shared a special moment.
Ravichandran Ashwin claimed four for 60 to reduce England to 285 for nine in 88 overs at stumps on Day 1 of the first Test.
Former batter Manoj Tiwary said India head coach Gautam Gambhir is 'not the right choice' for the role and is better suited to mentoring IPL franchises.
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