Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

EXPLAINED: 3 | Rare Historical Photos

India's highest wicket-takers in Tests in 2024: Jasprit Bumrah dominates with unmatched performance

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah had a phenomenal 2024, cementing his status as the standout bowler in Test cricket globally. Finishing the year with a staggering 71 wickets from 13 Tests, Bumrah not only topped the charts for India but also emerged as the world’s most successful bowler…

The Times of India

Ashwin decodes Travis Head's masterplan against Jasprit Bumrah and Co. ahead of Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who recently retired from all formats after Gabba Test, has finally decoded India nemesis Travis Head's strategic approach to counter Jasprit Bumrah and the rest of the Indian bowling attack in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The Times of India

Ravichandran Ashwin reveals how not going to the gym helped him in his career

NEW DELHI: Star Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket last Wednesday at a hastily-called media conference following the drawn Test between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The Times of India

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

India haven't ruled out playing two spinners in Melbourne Test

India have kept open the option of playing the fourth Test against Australia with two spinners, considering the possibility of Melbourne pitch slowing down over the last 2-3 days of the match after undergoing wear and tear on the initial two days.

The Times of India

Ashwin answers 'very simple question': What sets Dhoni apart as captain?

Ravichandran Ashwin walked into the sunset of his international cricket career earlier this month, announcing his retirement in the middle of the Australia tour and returned back home at the conclusion of the third Test in Brisbane. But he is not done with domestic cricket yet.

The Times of India

'The excuse of team balance': Sunil Gavaskar criticises Indian management for neglecting R Ashwin in overseas Tests

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his disappointment with the team management's handling of Ravichandran Ashwin, accusing them of sidelining the veteran spinner in the name of team balance. This criticism follows Ashwin’s retirement from international cricket immediately after the third Test of the ongoing India-Australia series.

The Times of India

India vs Australia: Ravindra Jadeja's life without Ravichandran Ashwin starts here

Off-spinner's retirement marks end of famed 'spin twins' but allrounder says no one is irreplaceable

The Times of India

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

'Ashwin retirement official start of Team India's transition, next 3 weeks very important'

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra feels that Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket has officially started India's transition journey and more retirements might follow after the team's tour of Australia comes to an end.

The Times of India

'He didn't even give me a hint': Ravindra Jadeja on R Ashwin's retirement call

NEW DELHI: Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement decision surprised not only fans but also his long-time teammate Ravindra Jadeja. Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect after the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Brisbane, which ended in a rain-affected draw.

The Times of India

Ashwin's Retirement: Jadeja 'hopeful' about India finding all-rounder

Jadeja admitted he will "miss" the time that he spent with Ravichandran Ashwin on the field while revealing that he came to know about his compatriot's international retirement. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

'We have to move on': Ravindra Jadeja opens up on R Ashwin's retirement

NEW DELHI: Star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shocked the cricketing fraternity by announcing his retirement from international cricket midway through the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, leaving a significant void to fill in Indian cricket. Reflecting on Ashwin’s departure, his long-time teammate and star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja admitted he would deeply miss the…

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.

The Times of India

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.

The Times of India

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.

The Times of India

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Times of India

Ashwin's real-life partnerships: Prithi on love, parenting and fame

NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India's finest cricketers, stunned fans and the cricketing fraternity by announcing his retirement from international cricket following the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane.

The Times of India

'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.

The Times of India

'Thank You Ashwin': A heartfelt tribute and a secret promise

NEW DELHI: Tributes have been flowing in ever since star Indian allrounder Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket.

The Times of India

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.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Times of India

'Ashwin can take over BCCI, ICC in future': Former Pakistan cricketer hails off-spinner

NEW DELHI: As one of cricket's most renowned spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin, shocked fans and experts with his abrupt departure from international cricket, former Pakistani cricketer Rashid Latif lavished praise on India's star for his tactical skills and keen cricketing mind, claiming that the 38-year-old has the potential to "take over…

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Keely Hodgkinson, title bouts and trophy sales

Test your knowledge of the Sports Personality winner, plus football, boxing, darts, NBA and much more

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

Ravi Shastri reveals the secret behind Ravichandran Ashwin's greatness

NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has paid a glowing tribute to Ravichandran Ashwin following the legendary all-rounder's retirement, praising his relentless drive for excellence and evolution throughout his career.

The Times of India

Who called R Ashwin after retirement? Cricketer shares call log pic

NEW DELHI: Wishes poured in as Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket after the third Test between India and Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended in a draw at The Gabba on Wednesday.

The Times of India

R Ashwin makes witty response to Virat Kohli's emotional farewell post

NEW DELHI: Ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin surprised the cricketing world with his retirement from international cricket on the final day of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. Two days later, Ashwin took to social media to respond to an outpouring of messages from teammates, fans, and well-wishers, combining…

The Times of India

Boxing Day Test: Batting order questions for India, Australia

Amid talk of transition, the spotlight will be on India's underperforming middle order heading into the fourth Test. Australia share similar concerns, but it's their top order that's facing the heat

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.