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Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has dismissed speculation that IPL 2027 could be Rohit Sharma’s final season in the tournament. Ashwin cited MS Dhoni’s long IPL career as an example, noting that retirement predictions have surrounded the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) veteran for several seasons.

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns about Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s bowling pace after the fast bowler struggled in the second T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday. Although India won the match, Bhuvneshwar conceded 50 runs in four overs and took only one wicket.

The return of Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the India National Cricket Team could have been a lot better if he had taken a wicket against the New Zealand National Cricket Team in the first T20I of the series in Christchurch. Instead of taking any wicket, the experienced pacer leaked too many runs and a no-ball in…

One bad game and Kuldeep Yadav was thrown onto the bench again for three straight matches. It was not an exceptional event when the Indian team management did not show enough thrust on the spin wizard. Kuldeep remains a part of the India National Cricket Team across the formats for consecutive series, but his game…

Former Team India and Chennai Super Kings spinner Ravichandran Ashwin addressed the possible trade move involving Hardik Pandya ahead of the IPL 2027 players’ auction.

In the lead-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup, India will face New Zealand for 5 ODIs. The series is not just another bilateral contest; it is crucial for the preparations of the Indian cricket team. Through the preparations, the selectors and the team management will be able to find out the best possible group…

Ravichandran Ashwin has an interesting idea for Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2027. Ashwin believes that MI could bring back Rohit Sharma as captain and still keep Hardik Pandya as a player in the team. He believes that this move could help MI find a way forward without losing Pandya.

Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned Gautam Gambhir and his team’s decision to drop Kuldeep Yadav from the playing XI for the fourth T20I against the West Indies. Ashwin believes that leaving out the wrist spinner was a surprising decision, especially when the West Indies batters have struggled to read his bowling variations.

Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned West Indies captain Shai Hope’s bowling plans after Sanju Samson smashed a brilliant 82 in the second T20I in Ranchi on Friday, October 9. Ashwin believes Shai Hope made a costly mistake by giving left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein three overs during the powerplay, allowing struggling Samson to attack…

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Axar Patel over Ravindra Jadeja in the current white-ball setup. Ashwin believes Axar is ahead of Jadeja at present, highlighting his effectiveness as a finger spinner despite the challenges the role brings in modern cricket.

Tamil Nadu’s iconic cricketers S Venkataraghavan, Kris Srikkanth and Ravichandran Ashwin are all set to be honoured at the historic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Ravichandran Ashwin was amazed to see the growth of Shubman Gill not only as a batter, but as a batter with the burden of leadership on his shoulders. During a recent conversation, the former Indian spinner explained how Gill has developed himself as an undisputed force in the Indian cricket team.

Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up about his conversation with outgoing India chief selector Ajit Agarkar during his retirement. Despite being one of the senior players who was phased out during Ajit Agarkar’s tenure, Ravichandran Ashwin has praised his work as chairman of selectors.

Former Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has slammed the BCCI Centre of Excellence, targeting the head, VVS Laxman, for recent injuries after the fresh Varun Chakravarthy setback.

Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has hailed head coach Gautam Gambhir for openly accepting how difficult it was to leave Sanju Samson out of the T20I team. Recently, Gautam Gambhir admitted that dropping the Indian wicketkeeper-batter during the England tour was one of the toughest decisions of his coaching career.

Former Chennai Super Kings player Ravichandran Ashwin has warned India about their struggles on slow and turning pitches. Ashwin pointed out their recent performances in Ireland and England, stating that opposition teams could target this weakness by preparing pitches that offer more assistance to spin.