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.

3rd Test: Brett Lee 'shocked' by Ashwin’s international retirement

IANS | December 18, 2024 1:17 PM

Brisbane, Dec 18 (IANS) Australia’s fast-bowling great Brett Lee said he was shocked by India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announcing his retirement from international cricket after the drawn Test at Brisbane, adding that he will go down as one of the greats of the game.

R Ashwin retires from international cricket with immediate effect

IANS | December 18, 2024 11:45 AM

Brisbane, Dec 18 (IANS) Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. Ashwin revealed his decision at the end of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Brisbane, which ended in a draw due to rain.

3rd Test: Rain forces early lunch after Australia bowl out India for 260, take 185-run lead

IANS | December 18, 2024 8:11 AM

Brisbane, Dec 18 (IANS) Rain and severe weather conditions have forced the umpires to opt for a lunch break on Day Five of the third Test between Australia and India at the Gabba here on Wednesday. Before lightning and thunderstorms followed by rain at the Gabba took centrestage, Australia clinched a first-innings lead of 185 after bowling out India for 260 in 78.5 overs in their first innings. Resuming from 252/9, after avoiding the follow-on, Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah were at it again to reduce the deficit.