Ashwin's passion for learning never waned till the end, says Sri Lankan legend Muralitharan

IANS | December 19, 2024 12:08 AM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) The most successful bowler in the history of cricket, Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan on Wednesday praised fellow off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin of India who announced his retirement from international cricket, calling him an inspiration for aspiring cricketers. Ashwin retired from international cricket with 537 wickets in 106 Tests, following the conclusion of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday.

Lanka T10 Super League: Hambantota Bangla Tigers to face Jaffna Titans in final

IANS | December 18, 2024 11:19 PM

Kandy, Dec 18 (IANS) Hambantota Bangla Tigers will face Jaffna Titans in the final of the Lanka T10 Super League at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium after they defeated Galle Marvels in the Qualifier 2 match of the tournament here on Wednesday.

Once a critic, Pakistan's Saqlain says world cricket will miss Ashwin

IANS | December 18, 2024 11:07 PM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) One of the premier off-spinner of his time, Saqlain Mushtaq of Pakistan reacted negatively when Ravichandran Ashwin was drafted into the Indian team as a replacement for Harbhajan Singh. Saqlain called Ashwin's entry into the team a “premature selection”. On Wednesday when the off-spinner from Chennai announced his retirement from international cricket as the second most successful off-spinner after Mittiah Muralitharan with 537 wickets in 106 Tests, Saqlain says Ashwin forced him to change his views.

Lanka T10 Super League: Jaffna Titans beat Hambantota Bangla Tigers in Qualifier 1, reach final

IANS | December 18, 2024 8:41 PM

Kandy (Sri Lanka), Dec 18 (IANS) Jaffna Titans registered a place in the final as they defeated Hambantota Bangla Tigers by 39 runs in the Qualifier 1 clash of the Lanka T10 Super League at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday.

WPL 2025: Feeling of RCB being defending champion still to sink for Shreyanka Patil

IANS | December 18, 2024 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The tag of defending champion sits pretty easy on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru women's team as they gear up to defend their title in the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025. But for India star Shreyanka Patil, it is a surreal experience as the fact that she is part of the defending champions is yet to sink in.

Sri Lanka prepare for New Zealand challenge with unchanged T20I squad

IANS | December 18, 2024 6:44 PM

Colombo, Dec 18 (IANS) Sri Lanka have named a strong 16-member squad led by Charith Asalanka for a six-match white-ball series involving three T20Is followed by three ODIs, against New Zealand. The T20I squad sees no changes from the group that recently played against New Zealand in a home series in November. With the team looking confident under Asalanka's leadership, they are set to carry forward the momentum they’ve built on their home turf.

Ashwin is undoubtedly one of the best spinners cricket has ever seen, says James Foster

IANS | December 18, 2024 5:03 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) After India's Ravichandran Ashwin bid farewell to international cricket on Wednesday, former England cricketer and coach James Foster lauded the Chennai-born spinner, terming him as "one of the best spinners of the game". Ashwin, 38, announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect after India's third Test against Australia, a game he was not selected for, ended in a draw at the Gabba, Brisbane.

Your legacy will inspire one and all, says Tendulkar on Ashwin’s retirement

IANS | December 18, 2024 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar said the legacy of retired off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will continue to inspire one and all while expressing his admiration for how the Chennai-based cricketer approached the game with mind and heart in perfect sync. Ashwin, 38, announced his decision to retire from international cricket with immediate effect after India's third Test against Australia, a game he was not selected for, ended in a draw at the Gabba, Brisbane.

BGT: 'A bit of surprise', Cummins reacts to Ashwin's retirement midway in the series

IANS | December 18, 2024 3:14 PM

Brisbane, Dec 18 (IANS) Australia captain Pat Cummins said Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin announcing his retirement from international cricket midway through the Border-Gavaskar series comes as a "bit of suprise" for him.

Root comes back on top of Test batters rankings; Hosein new number one T20I bowler

IANS | December 18, 2024 3:08 PM

Dubai, Dec 18 (IANS) England’s premier batter Joe Root has made a return as the top-ranked Test batter in the ICC Rankings. Root, who made scores of 32 and 54 during the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton, replaces his compatriot Harry Brook, who spent just one week as number one in the standings.

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Ashwin's passion for learning never waned till the end, says Sri Lankan legend Muralitharan

Lanka T10 Super League: Hambantota Bangla Tigers to face Jaffna Titans in final

Once a critic, Pakistan's Saqlain says world cricket will miss Ashwin

Lanka T10 Super League: Jaffna Titans beat Hambantota Bangla Tigers in Qualifier 1, reach final

WPL 2025: Feeling of RCB being defending champion still to sink for Shreyanka Patil

Sri Lanka prepare for New Zealand challenge with unchanged T20I squad

Ashwin is undoubtedly one of the best spinners cricket has ever seen, says James Foster

Your legacy will inspire one and all, says Tendulkar on Ashwin’s retirement

BGT: 'A bit of surprise', Cummins reacts to Ashwin's retirement midway in the series

Root comes back on top of Test batters rankings; Hosein new number one T20I bowler

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