A fierce debate has erupted around India’s team selection in the ongoing three-match ODI series against New Zealand, with spin great Ravichandran Ashwin openly criticising head coach Gautam Gambhir’s approach while throwing his weight firmly behind left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh. With the series locked at 1-1 and the decider scheduled for January 18 in Indore, Arshdeep […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Virat Kohli’s stunning return to form in ODIs has nothing to do with technical tweaks and everything to do with mindset. According to Ashwin, Kohli has simply rediscovered the joy of playing cricket, the same carefree freedom that defined him as a young boy, and that emotional clarity is […]

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin backed newly appointed India captain Shubman Gill’s 15-day camp proposal before any Test series. Reportedly, Gill has recommended to the BCCI that the team should have 15-day camps before a Test series as well. “Whosever idea it is of a 15-day camp before a Test series, I like it. If […]

Former India spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin praised Team India star Abhishek Sharma for his stunning performance with the bat in 2025 as well. However, Abhishek had a brilliant year in the T20 format, and Ashwin shared his wish to see him play for India in ODIs as well. “It’s not just the arrival of Abhishek […]

Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised a timely and thought-provoking concern over how Team India should handle Shubman Gill’s ongoing dip in form, especially given his role as vice-captain. With the T20 World Cup 2026 just two months away, Ashwin believes the team management is approaching a critical phase where tough decisions can no longer […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has subtly opened up about the emotional constraints he has long felt within the Indian cricket system, especially when it comes to expressing disappointment over selection decisions. His remarks came after Nathan Lyon’s candid interview during the second Ashes Test, where the Australian off-spinner openly admitted he felt “filthy” about […]

Virat Kohli’s remarkable resurgence in ODI cricket has become one of the biggest storylines of India’s ongoing series against South Africa. After months of debate over his future across formats, the modern-day great has silenced every question with back-to-back centuries in Ranchi and Raipur. Yet, it wasn’t just the volume of runs that made headlines—it […]

Ravichandran Ashwin has called for greater clarity on Washington Sundar’s role, urging the Indian team management to treat him as a frontline bowler who can also contribute with the bat — not the other way around. According to Ashwin, Sundar will “keep searching for who he is” until the team firmly backs him in the […]

Former India spinner R. Ashwin has called on the Indian team management to offer Ruturaj Gaikwad a longer, uninterrupted run in ODI cricket, even when senior batters Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill return from their injury breaks. Ashwin’s appeal came in the wake of Gaikwad’s maiden ODI century in Raipur. This knock not only showcased […]

Ravichandran Ashwin has openly questioned India’s squad selection for the ongoing South Africa series, highlighting the continued lack of gametime for Nitish Kumar Reddy despite India’s win in Ranchi. Nitish, who was drafted in as Hardik Pandya’s replacement, once again remained unused in the first ODI, raising eyebrows about the selection committee’s planning and clarity. […]