Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has come out in support of chief selector Ajit Agarkar after the criticism surrounding India’s ODI squad choices for the Afghanistan series in Lucknow. The biggest talking point was the maiden call-up for Gurnoor Brar, which came ahead of star domestic pacer Auqib Nabi and triggered plenty of debate among […]

The dramatic finish to the India A vs Sri Lanka A Tri-Series clash in Dambulla has become one of the biggest talking points in cricket, with former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin describing the sequence of events as “great theatre.” The match featured a tied finish, a controversial Super Over, heated exchanges between players, and a […]

India kicked off their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion, registering a commanding 64-run victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The win strengthened India’s position in the tournament and showcased the effectiveness of their spin attack. However, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes the Women in Blue still have important […]

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi bounced back in style during India A’s tri-series clash against Afghanistan A in Dambulla, producing a sparkling 44 off just 22 deliveries after a disappointing outing in the tournament opener. The 15-year-old batting sensation had managed only 14 runs against Sri Lanka A, but he quickly put that setback behind him with an […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns over Rishabh Pant’s shot selection in Test cricket, urging the wicketkeeper-batter to show greater awareness of match situations after yet another dismissal in the nervous 80s. Pant looked on course for a well-deserved century during India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. However, his promising innings came […]

Former India off-spinner Ashwin has questioned the decision to drop Suryakumar Yadav from India’s T20I squad, suggesting that the World Cup-winning captain deserved more time to rediscover his batting form before such a major call was made. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced a new-look T20I squad for the upcoming tours […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes the future of Test cricket depends on making first-class cricket attractive enough for young players to pursue. Speaking at the Cricinfo Honours Awards 2026, Ashwin stressed that the challenge of preserving red-ball cricket is not unique to India but a global concern affecting the sport’s long-term sustainability. Ashwin’s comments come […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has singled out young all-rounder Harsh Dubey as the player he is most excited to watch in India’s upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan. With several fresh faces in contention and an opportunity to impress on the international stage, Ashwin believes Dubey could be one of the standout stories of the […]

Ravichandran Ashwin has revisited one of the defining tactical moments of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21, revealing how the final day of the Brisbane Test nearly took a different turn. According to Ashwin, then-head coach Ravi Shastri initially leaned towards playing for a draw, but Rohit Sharma pushed for a bolder approach and backed Rishabh Pant […]

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are set for a high-stakes clash in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 at the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur on Friday, with a place in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru up for grabs. While both teams possess explosive batting line-ups and quality bowling attacks, much of the spotlight ahead of the […]