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File image of R Ashwin and Virat Kohli sharing a joke. (Photo: BCCI)

R Ashwin on Virat Kohli’s remarks: ‘Not easy to leave regrets behind’

May 17, 2026 2:07 pm

R Ashwin said Virat Kohli had already achieved more than enough in international cricket and should not have to repeatedly justify his place or value after nearly two decades at the top.

Ashwin referred to former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir’s comments, where had called Abhishek Sharma a slogger and how everyone had picked up on those words. (Sportzpics/AP/File)

R Ashwin calls out Mohammad Amir for calling Abhishek Sharma a 'slogger': 'Completely wrong'

February 27, 2026 4:23 pm

Ravichandran Ashwin said that Abhishek Sharma had a fine backlift, which he felt was arguably even better than that of his mentor, Yuvraj Singh.

R Ashwin batted for more afternoon T20Is to be held in India to combat dewy conditions. (CREIMAS)

'We can plan batter': Ashwin bats for more afternoon T20Is in India to combat dew

January 24, 2026 12:30 pm

Ashwin said on such dewy evenings India bowlers could be prone to unfair scrutiny as he hoped the forthcoming T20 World Cup's Indian leg would not stick out as sore thumb.

Shubman Gill was dismissed by a delivery from Kyle Jamieson that nipped back in. (PHOTO: Screengrab/X)

Ashwin goes professor mode, provides technical breakdown of Shubman Gill's flaw in batting after criticism from Gavaskar

January 18, 2026 11:32 pm

Shubman Gill was clean bowled by a delivery from Kyle Jamieson that nipped back in sharply.

Ashwin said that Arshdeep Singh would end up looking rusty the next time he plays. (PTI Photo)

'I have been in this situation myself and so I know': Ashwin tears into India management for keeping Arshdeep Singh out of New Zealand ODIs

January 16, 2026 2:36 pm

India decided to go with Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna as their frontline fast bowlers.

'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."