Ravichandran Ashwin News

ICC has cleared Usman Tariq, yet expert quotes have reignited the legality debate. Ashwin’s comments raise a larger question about fairness between batters and bowlers. Tariq’s impact could shape Pakistan’s campaign even as scrutiny grows.

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes skipper Suryakumar Yadav finally put his recent form struggles behind him with a fluent 32 off 22 balls in the first T20I against New Zealand.

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has sounded an alarm about the future of global cricket, warning that the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup may struggle to capture fans’ attention because of its scheduling and format.

Chennai Super Kings may have found a potential solution to one of their long-standing concerns, a reliable death-overs bowler, and the endorsement has come from none other than Ravichandran Ashwin himself.   

Ravichandran Ashwin opined that the Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) management would be happy with how the pacer has been ‘shaping up’ ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026, where the Australian is set to represent the five-time champions.  

Ravichandran Ashwin compares the two-day Boxing Day Test to a racing thriller film. A total of 36 wickets fell in six sessions as bowlers dominated at the MCG. Josh Tongue’s seven-wicket haul powered England to a rare Test win in Australia.

In a surprising move, defending champions India have excluded Shubman Gill from their squad for next year’s T20 World Cup and the upcoming T20Is against New Zealand and Sanju Samson is the first choice opener.  

Former Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin hailed star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their performances against South Africa. 

Virat Kohli slammed consecutive ODI centuries against South Africa, showcasing elite form, renewed aggression, and flawless shot selection. R Ashwin revealed that Kohli’s fiery celebrations might be a direct response to criticism about his future as a one-format player. With 586 ODI runs in 2025 and a dominant record at Visakhapatnam, Kohli is poised for another match-winning performance.

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Virat Kohli’s decision to retire from Test cricket, saying that the call is a personal and carefully considered one that deserves respect.

South Africa A pulled off a sensational win over India A in the second unofficial Test, chasing down a mammoth target of 417 runs in Bloemfontein. 

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are reportedly very keen on acquiring the Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju  Samson as part of their strategic planning and they have reopened negotiations with Rajasthan Royals (RR) ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. In return, RR have asked for a top player from CSK and it has been learnt that a word has been sent to the player to check if he is comfortable moving to Rajasthan. This comes after Samson, who was retained by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 18 crore before the IPL 2025 mega auction, expressed his desire to leave the franchise due to reported tensions with management. Notably, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen numerous player trades over the years. These trades, involving player swaps or all-cash deals, have changed the composition and strategies of the teams in the past IPL seasons. Let's take a look at list of all major trade deals for MI, CSK, RCB and others in IPL history:

Former India batter who has played for multiple IPL franchises including CSK, KKR, RR and others will replace Ravichandran Ashwin in the India squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, which will be played from November 7 to 9. 

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 criticizes indirect communication in Indian cricket, calling for clearer dialogue between players and selectors. Mohammed Shami shines in Ranji Trophy with seven wickets, raising questions about his non-selection for India’s ODI squad. Ajit Agarkar praised for professional handling of Shami controversy, emphasizing the need for transparency in BCCI selection.

Ashwin criticizes indirect communication and leaks between Indian players and selectors, urging transparency for Ro-Ko and Shami. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli falter in IND vs AUS 1st ODI, highlighting challenges in their ODI comebacks. Shubman Gill’s unlucky start as captain underscores India’s transitional phase and the need for clearer player-selector dialogue.

KL Rahul, the star India wicketkeeper-batter, is at the center of intense speculation in the IPL 2026 trade window. After being acquired for Rs 14 crore in the 2025 mega-auction by Delhi Capitals (DC), Rahul delivered a strong season last year, scoring 539 runs at an average of 48.09. However, with the trade window open until early December 2025 and the retention deadline on November 15, 2025, multiple franchises including Kolkata Knight Riders are eyeing him as a potential captaincy candidate and top-order batter. DC's interest in acquiring Rajasthan Royals star Sanju Samson could force a decision on Rahul's future, potentially leading to a blockbuster swap or release into the auction pool. Over the years, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen numerous player trades. These trades, involving player swaps or all-cash deals, have changed the composition and strategies of the teams in the past IPL seasons. Let's take a look at list of all major trade deals for MI, CSK, RCB and others in IPL history:

Ashwin Questions Nitish Reddy’s Inclusion – Former India spinner raises concerns over Reddy’s limited role in the 2nd Test against West Indies. Axar Patel Backed as Proven All-Rounder – Ashwin suggests Axar Patel could have been a more impactful choice for India’s Test XI. India Clinches 2-0 Series Win – Despite the clean sweep, selection debates continue over role clarity and team balance in Indian Test cricket.

Gautam Gambhir defended 23-year-old Harshit Rana amid criticism over his inclusion in India’s Australia tour squads. Gambhir stressed Rana earned his spot on performance, condemning personal attacks and urging support for young players instead of social media trolling.

Ravichandran Ashwin confirms his retirement from international cricket was a personal decision, dismissing claims that Rohit Sharma or Gautam Gambhir pressured him. Ashwin retired mid-way through the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy and also stepped away from the IPL, leaving a legacy as one of India’s finest spinners. India continues strong without Ashwin, with Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar sharing spin duties under Shubman Gill’s captaincy.