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"It was 36 years ago today....": Anil Kumble reflects on his international debut

Indian spin legend Anil Kumble marked thirty-six years since his international debut. He received his first Test cap as player number 192 for India. Kumble took three wickets in his debut match against England at Manchester. He finished his career with 619 Test and 337 ODI wickets. Kumble also achieved…

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If Lord's is Rohit's last, I hope he plays a knock to remember: Parthiv Patel on Rohit Sharma retirement speculations

Former India player Parthiv Patel anticipates Rohit Sharma's return to form. He expects Sharma to score a defining century in his potential final match. Sharma has reportedly been informed he is not in future World Cup plans. Anil Kumble discussed the effortless scoring styles of top batters.

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Kagiso Rabada praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless batting, Anil Kumble salutes Shubman Gill ton

Kagiso Rabada highlighted Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's impressive performance due to his quick hands and early length picking. Anil Kumble described Shubman Gill's century as a chanceless, classic innings. Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals, the two most consistent teams, reached the final. Rabada also discussed his bowling partnership with Mohammed Siraj.

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IPL 2026: Anil Kumble lauds Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's consistency

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is impressing Anil Kumble with his IPL performance. The 15-year-old has smashed a record 65 sixes this season. He leads the tournament in runs and holds the Orange Cap. Kumble notes Sooryavanshi's consistent hitting has put pressure on his opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal. Sooryavanshi's rise is making waves…

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IPL 2026: "Locked into his bubble": AB de Villiers impressed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after Eliminator heroics

Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers has lauded teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his sensational knock in the Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), calling his composure and game awareness "remarkable" for a 15-year-old.

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‘That innings was spectacular’: Sachin Tendulkar leads praise for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 29-ball 97

The IPL stage witnessed a new star in the making as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set the pitch ablaze with an incredible 97 runs from a mere 29 balls in the nail-biting Eliminator match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His spirited play not only clinched victory for the Rajasthan Royals but also saw…

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Anil Kumble backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to break Chris Gayle’s IPL sixes record

Teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is rapidly emerging as a strong contender to surpass Chris Gayle’s all-time IPL sixes record, with former India captain Anil Kumble praising the youngster’s fearless strokeplay and mature approach. Sooryavanshi has already smashed 53 sixes in IPL 2026, putting him on course for a historic…

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Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird dies aged 92

The former Test umpire Harold ‘Dickie’ Bird has died, with the former India spin-bowler Anil Kumble noting, ‘Cricket lost one of its brightest souls’

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Desert Duels: The five best India-Pakistan ODIs in the UAE

For decades, the UAE has been the battleground of some of the most unforgettable India-Pakistan One-Day International clashes. From the legendary Sharjah thrillers of the 1980s and 1990s to modern-day encounters in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, this neutral turf has witnessed heartbreaks, last-ball finishes and heroic performances. Here are five…

The Times of India

Team without borders: The all-time India-Pakistan ODI dream XI

Once upon a time, cobbling up your own combined India-Pakistan XIs over long afternoons used to be standard practice for cricket fans. That was the era of fierce cross-border rivalries, when the two teams regularly played each other in bilateral contests in addition to the desert derbies in Sharjah.

The Times of India

Can Indian spinners do an Anil Kumble in spin-friendly Sydney? - SCG trivia

It's been 46 years since India won a Test match in Sydney, and a victory in the concluding match of this Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) will not only end the wait of more than four decades but also help India retain the trophy.

The Times of India

Melbourne Trivia: Jasprit Bumrah a wicket away from breaking Anil Kumble's record on Steve Smith's happy hunting ground

The buzz around the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will continue to rise as Boxing Day approaches, which will see India and Australia face-off in the fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy at the iconic venue.

The Times of India

'Maybe indication that he is no longer in the scheme of things': EAS Prasanna on R Ashwin's sudden retirement

NEW DELHI: Cricket legend EAS Prasanna suggests team management's lack of support might have influenced Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement from international cricket.

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IND vs AUS: Ravindra Jadeja pays tribute to 'on-field mentor' R Ashwin

NEW DELHI: Ravindra Jadeja has expressed that he will deeply miss Ravichandran Ashwin, whom he regarded as an on-field mentor. Ashwin shocked the cricketing fraternity by announcing his retirement midway through the ongoing Test series against Australia, despite seemingly having more to offer to the game.

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Harbhajan Singh breaks silence on rumoured rift with Ravichandran Ashwin

NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket earlier this week, bringing an end to his illustrious career following the Gabba Test against Australia. The 38-year-old spinner retires as India’s second-highest wicket-taker across all formats, trailing only the legendary Anil Kumble.

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'Love letter from a fan girl': Wife Prithi posts heartfelt message for R Ashwin

NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin's wife Prithi Narayanan shared an emotional tribute on Friday following the cricketer's retirement. The accomplished Indian spinner made an unexpected retirement announcement post the Brisbane Test and promptly returned to Chennai, creating a significant void in Indian cricket.

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Khel Ratna award for R Ashwin? Congress MP requests sports' highest honour for spin great

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Vijay Vasanth on Friday took to social media to request the Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to honor just retired off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

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Anil Kumble vs R Ashwin: Comparing their Test records and career achievements

NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India's most celebrated spinners, announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, marking the end of a 14-year career that established him as one of the finest bowlers in the game. Ashwin's 537 Test wickets and 765 international wickets place him as India's second-highest…

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'If Virat Kohli was India captain, he wouldn't have let Ashwin retire before Sydney Test'

Ravichandran Ashwin's unexpected retirement from international cricket has led to polarized opinion about the timing of his decision, with some of the former players disagreeing about the fact that he didn't wait till the end of the five-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series in Australia.

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'I wouldn't have let him go like that': Kapil Dev on Ashwin's shock retirement

NEW DELHI: Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday stunned the cricketing world with his shock retirement after the rain-marred third India vs Australia Test in Brisbane ended in a draw.

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'Never took you seriously when you shared this thought a few months back': R Ashwin's friend on his retirement

India off-spinner R Ashwin unexpectedly announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. This news came amidst India's ongoing Test series against Australia with the third Test finishing in a draw at the Gabba in Brisbane.

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'Ultimate competitor': James Foster on Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement from

NEW DELHI: James Foster, the former England wicketkeeper-batter, praised Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin following his retirement from international cricket shortly after the Brisbane Test ended in a draw.

The Times of India

Ashwin's final speech: Hugs, teary eyes and a special gesture from Australia. Watch

NEW DELHI: As Ravichandran Ashwin brought down curtains on his international career on Wednesday, the premier spinner left the cricketing world, including his teammates stunned with the surprise announcement.

The Times of India

'True OG & legend': Rohit Sharma's heartfelt note for 'retired' Ashwin

NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday penned an emotional tribute to Ravichandran Ashwin following the veteran spinner's retirement, calling him a ‘true OG and legend’ of the game.

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India's carrom-baller, spin wizard Ashwin bids adieu to international cricket

Ashwin came into the post-match press conference with India's captain, Rohit Sharma, to announce his decision. Read further on Dynamite News:

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