Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown his support behind Saransh Jain after the Madhya Pradesh all-rounder earned his maiden India call-up for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Ashwin said the 33-year-old has been rewarded for years of consistent domestic performances and believes the off-spinner deserves the opportunity to prove himself on the […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has clarified his much-discussed “serve drinks” remark about teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, insisting that his comments were never intended to belittle the youngster. Instead, Ashwin explained that he was highlighting the importance of patience and learning, adding that spending time on the sidelines can help a young cricketer develop into […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed India to field four spinners in the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins on August 15. Picking his ideal XI for the spin-friendly tour, Ashwin named Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar, Saransh Jain and Kuldeep Yadav as the key spin options, leaving just two places for fast […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has praised Mayank Yadav for producing a memorable comeback in the first T20I against Zimbabwe, while also underlining just how difficult it is for a young fast bowler to recover from repeated stress fractures and other serious injuries. Ashwin said the physical strain is obvious, but the mental battle can […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed an interesting behind-the-scenes conversation with Shreyas Iyer from the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL), shedding fresh light on how seriously captains viewed the possibility of a non-striker run-out, popularly known as the “Mankad.” Ashwin, who became the face of the dismissal after running out Rajasthan Royals batter Jos Buttler […]

With the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) set to get underway on August 26, league co-founder Abhishek Bachchan has outlined the long-term vision behind the project and why he believes European cricket is ready for a new franchise-driven platform. For Bachchan, the ETPL is not just about staging another T20 competition; […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned the Indian team management’s continued reliance on “bits-and-pieces” all-rounders as replacements for Hardik Pandya, urging selectors to prioritize specialists and establish a clear roadmap for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Hardik has remained a vital figure in India’s white-ball setup, but injuries and workload management have limited his appearances […]

The ODI World Cup will take place next year. While permutations and combinations will be there until the marquee event comes, there seems to be instability in the side. What will be the opening partnership, and more importantly, what will be the bowling line-up, has not yet been fixed. While talking about Rohit Sharma’s future […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his thoughts on the viral videos of Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir laughing together during the recently concluded ODI series against England, urging fans not to read too much into the public interactions. According to Ashwin, professional athletes are well aware that cameras are constantly following […]

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin proved that his passion for cricket remains as strong as ever after he was spotted playing a Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) Second Division match on Sunday, July 19. While Team India took on England in the ODI series decider at Lord’s, Ashwin was back in action in whites at […]