Harbhajan Singh breaks silence on rumoured rift with Ravichandran Ashwin | Cricket News – Times of India

Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket earlier this week, bringing an end to his illustrious career following the Gabba Test against Australia. The 38-year-old spinner retires as India’s second-highest wicket-taker across all formats, trailing only the legendary Anil Kumble.Ashwin’s impact on Test cricket has…

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‘Love letter from a fan girl’: Wife Prithi posts heartfelt message for R Ashwin | Cricket News – Times of India

R Ashwin with wife Prithi (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin‘s wife Prithi Narayanan shared an emotional tribute on Friday following the cricketer’s retirement. The accomplished Indian spinner made an unexpected retirement announcement post the Brisbane Test and promptly returned to Chennai, creating a significant void in Indian cricket.In his final appearance at the…

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‘Leave him alone’: Ashwin clarifies on father’s ‘retirement due to humiliation’ remark | Cricket News – Times of India

Ravichandran Ashwin (Reuters photo) NEW DELHI: Hours after Ravichandran Ashwin father’s explosive statement on his sudden retirement from international cricket due to ‘humiliation’, the spinner made a clarification on social media, pointing out that his ‘dad isn’t media trained’.Ashwin, 38, confirmed his shock retirement on Wednesday after the completion of the third India vs Australia…

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Matthew Hayden honours R Ashwin’s legacy with heartfelt praise post-retirement | Cricket News – Times of India

R Ashwin and Matthew Hayden (X Photo) Matthew Hayden commended Ravichandran Ashwin‘s cricketing acumen following the 38-year-old’s retirement from international cricket. Hayden described Ashwin as a ‘smart cricketer.’Ashwin’s retirement announcement surprised many. He declared his decision alongside Indian captain Rohit Sharma.Fans had anticipated a significant announcement. This followed a poignant moment observed between Ashwin and…

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Watch: Virat Kohli perfectly sets up Travis Head dismissal, convinces Rohit Sharma to… | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Screengrab Photo) NEW DELHI: In the third India vs Australia Test at the Gabba, former Indian captain Virat Kohli devised a perfect plan to dismiss the in-form Travis Head.The left-hander, fresh from scoring two centuries in the ongoing series, appeared confident, with Australia holding a 201-run lead on the fifth…

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Australian team to offer ‘care and love,’ Nathan Lyon remarks, as Josh Hazlewood is expected to miss rest of series | Cricket News – Times of India

Nathon Lyon and Josh Hazlewood (PTI Photo) Josh Hazlewood is likely to be absent for the remaining Border-Gavaskar Trophy matches due to a right calf strain. The injury occurred during the third Test at the Gabba, as confirmed by Cricket Australia on Tuesday.This injury also prevented Hazlewood from participating in the Brisbane Test, impacting Australia’s…

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Virat Kohli’s bat works wonders for Akash Deep as India avert follow-on in Brisbane Test | Cricket News – Times of India

On day four of the Brisbane Test, India successfully avoided the follow-on, thanks to a determined last-wicket stand between Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah. This partnership significantly hampered Australia’s chances of winning, especially after Josh Hazlewood’s injury.Akash Deep played an aggressive role in the partnership to alleviate the pressure, while Bumrah, at the other end,…

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‘Brave woman, takes some steel’: Ravi Shastri backs Isa Guha’s apology for remarks on Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

Adam Gilchrist, Isa Guha, Ravi Shastri (Screengrab Photo) Former Indian cricket coach Ravi Shastri has publicly supported former England cricketer Isa Guha following her apology for a comment made during the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match at The Gabba. Guha’s comment sparked discussions about unconscious bias and cultural sensitivity in sports commentary.Shastri expressed his support…

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How Mitchell Starc got rid of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill at Gabba – WATCH | Cricket News – Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill NEW DELHI: Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood once again dismantled India’s top order, leaving the visitors in deep trouble on Day 3 of the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on Monday.India’s innings began poorly after Australia posted a commanding 445, powered by Jasprit Bumrah’s impressive six-wicket haul.Yashasvi Jaiswal…

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