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'Could Gaikwad have been kept in the squad?': R Ashwin after India's ODI squad selection against New Zealand

January 04, 2026 10:19 am

Cricket: Earlier Ruturaj Gaikwad scored a sublime ton against South Africa in the second ODI in Raipur

The batter Lamabam Ajay Singh or the Manipur cricket team did not protest the decision of the umpire, even though it seemed like he had a case to make for being not out. (Representative image)

'It's out only in gully cricket': Lamabam Ajay Singh given out for hitting ball twice in Ranji Trophy game

November 19, 2025 10:12 pm

Ajay had initially defended the delivery from Meghalaya's Aryan Bora, but when the ball started to make its way to the stumps, he intervened with his bat.

Ravi Shastri praised the youngsters within the setup currently, adding that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would be aware that they were pushing them (Reuters)

'Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play 'A' games or Vijay Hazare Trophy': R Ashwin tells selectors 'must find a way'

October 09, 2025 12:02 pm

With little game time behind them, Ashwin said the selectors must aim to crack a middle ground and urge Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to try and feature in India A games or the Vijay Hazare Trophy for their respective state sides to remain in contention in ODIs.

Ravichandran Ashwin will play for the Sydney Thunder in the upcoming season of the Big Bash League. (PHOTO: AP)

'I am hoping the BCCI will slowly open that door': Michael Clarke reacts to Ravichandran Ashwin signing with Sydney Thunder in Big Bash League

September 30, 2025 4:21 pm

The 39-year-old became the first Indian male player to be signed by a BBL franchise last week when he was signed by the David Warner-led franchise for the upcoming season.

Big Bash League: Ravichandran Ashwin joins Sydney Thunder to make history as 1st male Indian cricketer in BBL

September 25, 2025 5:23 pm

Talking about his decision to join the Thunder franchise, Ashwin said: "Thunder were crystal clear about how they’d use me and brave enough to back it... I love how Dave Warner plays the game, and it’s always better when your leader shares your mindset."

'If I am not ambitious about my own life, who will be...': Ashwin on 'overthinker' and 'overambitious' tags

August 29, 2025 2:02 pm

On being asked at a Idea Exchange with The Indian Express if the ‘overthinker’ label has worked against him, Ashwin said: “Everybody has unique methods

Ashwin hailed MS Dhoni's commitment to CSK and the IPL at the age of 44. (BCCI)

'He plays only three months of IPL': R Ashwin 'amazed' by MS Dhoni's CSK commitment at 44, opens up on retirement

August 29, 2025 10:33 am

Ashwin revealed that he had contemplated about playing in the IPL next season too, but the strenuous recovery process with an ageing body prompted him to call it quits.

Aakash Chopra after R Ashwin's exploring other leagues statement: 'Does it mean other Indian players can also go to play in other leagues?'

August 29, 2025 5:28 pm

Earlier, Wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik retired from Indian cricket and appeared for Paarl Royals in the last edition of the SA20 league

Krishnamachari Srikkanth on Ashwin's IPL retirement: 'Money, fame or name is not an issue. He has all of those in abundance...'

August 30, 2025 10:37 am

With the ball overall, Ashwin picked up 187 wickets from 221 games at an average of 30.22 and economy of 7.20 in IPL, and with the bat, he scored 833 runs coming down the order with a solitary half-century to his name