Ashwin

'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

R Ashwin announces retirement from IPL

August 29, 2025 11:26 am

Ashwin has won the IPL title twice in 2010 and 2011, with the Super Kings, he also managed to bag a couple of Champions League titles

Ben Stokes' never-die spirit sets him apart: Ashwin after England skipper's heroics at Old Trafford

July 27, 2025 3:20 pm

Stokes became only the fourth England cricketer to have scored a century and taken a five-wicket haul in the same Test match. Stokes, who had claimed five wickets for 72 runs during India’s first innings in the match.

Ashwin took a dig at India for not playing Kuldeep Yadav in Manchester and their handling of spin. (AP)

‘Happy that Kuldeep Yadav did not play...’ : R Ashwin takes a dig at handling of Indian spinners in Manchester Test

July 26, 2025 2:47 pm

The third day of Manchester Test saw India Captain Shubman Gill deciding to bowl off-spinner Washington Sundar in the 68th over of England’s first innings.

Ashwin heaped praise on Sai Sudharsan who replaced Karun Nair and cracked a solid 61 in Manchester. (AP)

'Solidity of Dravid and Pujara': Ashwin lauds Sai Sudharsan's No.3 knock but slams team management for hurting Karun Nair's mindset

July 25, 2025 8:14 am

IND vs ENG: Ashwin was effusive in his praise for Sai Sudharsan, who returned to the XI at Nair's expense and cracked a half-century, drawing him into a comparison with No. 3 stalwarts Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara.