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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.

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.

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