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Rishabh Pant of India plays a shot during Day 2 of the 2nd Test match between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka, on August 24, 2026.

Ashwin says Pant's decision-making is costing him a place in ODI, T20I sides

August 28, 2026 4:48 pm

In the recently-concluded Sri Lanka series, Pant finished with 168 runs, including two half-centuries in the two Test matches. India on the series 1-0 after the second Test in Colombo was drawn.

Ashwin's big claim on Jadeja: 'He's not that attacking spinner anymore'

August 20, 2026 7:12 am

Ashwin explained how a 37-year-old Jadeja has transitioned from a lead attacking spinner to a solid middle-order bat who can bring experience with the ball.

Sarfaraz has featured in six Tests since debut, scoring 371 runs at 37.10 with a century and three fifties. (PTI Photo)

'Then he won't waste time': Ashwin urges India to give Sarfaraz clarity on future

August 14, 2026 10:43 am

Ashwin felt that India could hand Sarfaraz a specialist role for his skill-set by taking a cue from other Test nations.

Ashwin discussed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's potential plans post retirement. (CREIMAS)

'Virat won't be a coach, Rohit can...': Ashwin on duo's post-retirement careers

August 14, 2026 9:03 am

Kohli and Rohit remain the highest active run-scorers and century-makers in the 50-over format in the world.

R Ashwin has named Eoin Morgan as CSK's potential head coach for IPL 2027. (BCCI)

'An Englishman could be CSK head coach': Ashwin names potential Fleming successor

August 13, 2026 11:50 am

Ashwin affirmed that though the trade window is active and speculations have been rife with multiple players linked to a CSK trade, the franchise must prioritise the appointment of a head coach.

MI captain Hardik Pandya has been reportedly the centre of trade discussions with CSK and KKR after the conclusion of the IPL 2026 season. (BCCI)

Ashwin on Hardik's IPL future: 'Don't count on him going to a team other than...'

August 07, 2026 11:46 am

Ashwin said that MI may only accept a swap deal with KKR if they acquire the services of pacer Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh in return.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a 49-ball 81 against Zimbabwe in third T20I.

'People spoke about the short ball': Ashwin lauds Sooryavanshi with Ponting comparison

July 29, 2026 11:31 am

Ashwin claimed that Sooryavanshi had nothing to alter in his technique to find success at the international level.

R Ashwin heaped praise on Saransh Jain who was called up to the India Test squad. (PTI Photo)

'I think very highly of him': Ashwin on Sundar's replacement in India Test squad

July 29, 2026 9:33 am

Saransh Jain's call-up presents a rare case in Indian cricket, with the off-spinner becoming only the third man to be named in the national squad without an IPL contract.

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'T20s here to stay. Not too sure about ODIs': R Ashwin

July 02, 2026 7:35 pm

Ashwin said that the ETPL is a necessary addition in the plethora of leagues played in the T20 format that is here to stay, unlike the ODIs.

Gautam Gambhir Head Coach of India during a training session at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, Northern Ireland on June 25, 2026.

Ashwin backs Gambhir after Ireland series loss: ‘There could be personal things’

June 30, 2026 7:15 pm

Ashwin said that Gambhir was a ‘very misunderstood person’ and Indian cricket supporters are yet to understand that a difference in point of view did not imply the other person had to be disliked.