R Ashwin News

R Ashwin labelled Axar Patel’s exclusion and Rinku Singh’s No. 8 slot as decisive tactical errors. The former spinner stressed stability over match-ups in high-pressure ICC tournaments. India now faces must-win matches to stay alive in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his views on veteran pacer Mohammed Shami being left out of India’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand.

Abhishek Sharma tops Asia Cup run charts with 314 runs, earning praise as India’s next-gen X-factor. Varun Chakravarthy emerges as India’s T20 and ODI bowling MVP in 2025. Ashwin emphasizes integrating young stars with veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for upcoming ICC events.

Ashwin further acknowledged the individual achievement while raising concerns about the long-term impact on developing sides. Bihar sealed a commanding 397-run victory to kick off their Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign.

Ashwin publicly questions India’s selection after Nitish Kumar Reddy’s omission despite Hardik Pandya’s absence. The spin legend praises Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid for revolutionizing India’s aggressive white-ball batting. Ashwin takes another swipe at selectors after Abhimanyu Easwaran’s explosive T20 century reignites the domestic-versus-international debate.

Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of BBL Season 15 due to a knee injury sustained during training in Chennai, delaying his much-anticipated debut as the first capped Indian men’s cricketer in the Big Bash League. The Sydney Thunder signing expressed heartbreak in an emotional statement, confirming he has undergone surgery and will focus on rehab while continuing to support the team remotely. Ashwin has hinted at travelling to Australia later in the season if medically cleared, keeping hope alive for a potential appearance and continued involvement with the Thunder squad.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a disappointing IPL 2025 season, finishing at the bottom of the points table (10th place) with just four wins from 14 matches. It was the first time in IPL that CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs in consecutive years. After their worst performance in IPL history, the five-times champions CSK are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. Ahead of the next season, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has retired from Indian Premier League (IPL) and it added Rs 9.75 crore to CSK's purse for IPL 2026 auction. After Ashwin's retirement, CSK are likely to release a few more under-performing players to increase their IPL 2026 auction purse and buy some impactful performers. Here's list of players whom CSK might release to increase IPL 2026 auction purse:

Ravichandran Ashwin explains Virat Kohli’s consecutive ducks at Adelaide, citing lack of rhythm and footwork issues. Xavier Bartlett’s clever bowling traps Kohli LBW, while Ashwin draws parallels to Rohit Sharma’s past dismissals. Ashwin expresses confidence Kohli will rebound in the final Sydney ODI, dismissing retirement speculation.

Ravichandran Ashwin advises Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to participate in India A and domestic tournaments to maintain form for the 2027 World Cup. Ashwin emphasizes the need for clear communication and knowledge transfer in Indian cricket to manage senior players nearing the end of their careers. With limited ODI matches before 2027, Ashwin urges the senior duo to demonstrate commitment and readiness through consistent domestic performances.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a disappointing IPL 2025 season, finishing at the bottom of the points table (10th place) with just four wins from 14 matches. It was the first time in IPL history that CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs in consecutive years. After their worst performance in IPL history, the five-times champions CSK are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. Ahead of the next season, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from Indian Premier League (IPL) and it added Rs 9.75 crore to CSK's purse for IPL 2026 auction. After Ashwin's retirement, CSK are likely to release a few more under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers. Here's list of players whom CSK might release before the IPL 2026 auction:

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set for his Big Bash League debut with Sydney Thunder after retiring from the IPL. The 38-year-old, pursued by three other franchises, becomes the first Indian to play in the BBL, strengthening Thunder’s spin attack for the 2025/26 season.

Dinesh Karthik, who is currently the batting coach and mentor of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), will lead India in the upcoming tournament.  

Ravichandran Ashwin criticised the Asia Cup 2025, calling it uncompetitive and unfit as preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup. He suggested including South Africa or an India A team to raise standards. Despite Afghanistan’s strong start, Ashwin believes India will dominate the tournament comfortably.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a disappointing IPL 2025 season, finishing at the bottom of the points table (10th place) with just four wins from 14 matches. It was the first time in IPL history that CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs in consecutive years. After their worst performance in IPL history, the five-times champions CSK are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. Ahead of the next season, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from Indian Premier League (IPL) and it added Rs 9.75 crore to CSK's purse for IPL 2026 auction. After Ashwin's retirement, CSK are likely to release a few more under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers. Here's list of players whom CSK might release before the IPL 2026 auction: 

Ravichandran Ashwin, one of Indian cricket’s sharpest thinkers and most skillful spinners, has officially retired from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 38-year-old announced his decision on Wednesday morning through a heartfelt social media post, bringing the curtains down on a glittering IPL journey that stretched across 16 years.

His last test match was in January 2012 against Australia. When Ashwin asked him if there was a particular moment that triggered his call, Dravid spoke with a touch of humor. .Known as one of India’s most dependable batters, Dravid ended his incredible career after playing 164 Test matches, scoring 13,288 runs, and registering 36 centuries.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) trade window is currently open and several high-profile players from the ten franchises are rumored to be potential trade candidates before the IPL 2026 auction. Several IPL stars like Sanju Samson, Ravichandran Ashwin and others have reportedly asked their respective teams - Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings - to release or trade them before the mini-auction. Here's list of star players from all ten franchises who could be traded before the IPL 2026 auction:

During the last hour of the fifth day of the fourth Test, Ben Stokes proposed ending the match in a draw with a handshake. However, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, who were eyeing a three figure mark, declined Stokes' proposal and opted to continue batting, which left the England captain frustrated.    

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a disappointing IPL 2025 season, finishing at the bottom of the points table (10th place) with just four wins from 14 matches. It was the first time in IPL history that CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs in consecutive years. After their worst performance in IPL history, the five-times champions CSK are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. They are likely to release several under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers. Here's list of players CSK might release before the IPL 2026 auction:

India became the first team in Test history to lose a match despite having five individual centuries across both innings. Ashwin also criticized India’s batters for not converting their centuries into bigger scores. He also stressed the importance of building pressure through economy and control.