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India tour of England 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin feels the heated altercation between India head coach Gautam Gambhir and the pitch curator Lee Fortis has put England at disadvantage.

Gautam Gambhir was involved in a verbal spat with the Oval pitch curator, Lee Fortis.

Ashwin backs India to respond with great performance in the fifth Test. 

Ashwin warns England that they have 'poked the bear’.

R Ashwin, Gautam Gambhir, Lee Fortis

'Boss, what are you doing? This isn't how you...': R Ashwin feels Oval pitch curator has handed advantage to India by poking Gautam Gambhir

IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin has hailed Shubman Gill, the batter, but, he wants to improve as captain and not just think about India's batting depth in fifth Test.

R Ashwin wants India to not just focus on batting depth.

Ashwin wants more wicket-taking options in Oval Test.

Ashwin lauded Shubman Gill for his stellar run with the bat. 

Ravichandran Ashwin, Shubman Gill

'Improve now, and please make that call': R Ashwin's message on strategy to Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill ahead of 5th Test

IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes telling Ravindra Jadeja that he would hand the ball to Harry Brook irked R Ashwin as he accused the England captain of having double standards.

R Ashwin called out Ben Stokes for having double standards.

Ashwin feels Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja deserved to score hundreds.

Ashwin was unhappy with Stokes telling Jadeja he would give the ball to Harry Brook. 

Ben Stokes, Ravindra Jadeja, Ben Duckett, R Ashwin

'Please bring Steve Harmison, Flintoff': R Ashwin tears into Ben Stokes for crybaby attitude after Ravindra Jadeja's refusal to call draw

IND vs ENG 4th Test: Ravichandran Ashwin feels that Anshul Kamboj already has a success story as he has made it to the Test team.

Anshul Kamboj's only victim in first innings of Test debut was Ben Duckett.

Kamboj's pace dropped considerably on a flat Manchester pitch.

Ashwin has backed Kamboj to do well. 

Anshul Kamboj

'Even if Anshul plays 10 Tests and doesn't do great, its okay': R Ashwin backs CSK teammate Kamboj despite underwhelming debut

IND vs ENG: R Ashwin has brushed aside concerns surrounding the injury Rishabh Pant suffered in the Lord's Test that kept him away from wicketkeeping duties.

Rishabh Pant injured his finger during Lord's Test.

Pant is the second-highest run-scorer in the ongoing series.

R Ashwin feels Pant would've kept wickets in Lord's Test if there was no substitute rule for wicketkeepers.

Rishabh Pant, R Ashwin and KL Rahul

'It is just a way of sensationalising news...': R Ashwin feels Rishabh Pant's injury was never a concern ahead of Manchester Test

IND vs ENG 4th Test: R Ashwin wants his Chennai Super Kings teammate Anshul Kamboj to play in Manchester Test ahead of Prasidh Krishna as he is more accurate and bowls according to the plan.

Anshul Kamboj took 5 wickets against England Lions from 2 games.

India's fast-bowling stocks are depleted after injuries ahead of Manchester Test.

R Ashwin pointed out what makes Kamboj special. 

R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Anshul Kamboj

'He had a kick-ass Duleep Trophy... never leaves his tappa': R Ashwin likens Anshul Kamboj with Jasprit Bumrah, Zaheer Khan ahead of 4th Test

IND vs ENG: R Ashwin questioned commentators for putting the blame of Headingley defeat on Indian bowlers, asks batters to score 'daddy hundreds'. 

R Ashwin wants batters to take up more responsibility.

Ashwin feels India's tailenders cannot contribute with the bat. 

Ashwin wants Indian bowlers to focus on controlling England batters' scoring rate.

R Ashwin

'Commentary became a diss about Indian bowlers': R Ashwin wants focus on batters not scoring 'daddy hundreds'

IPL 2025

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener clash against Mumbai Indians at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 

CSK will play their IPL 2025 opener clash against MI. 

CSK vs MI IPL 2025 clash will take place at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 

Ravichandran Ashwin in action during CSK preparation camp

'Don't think they have an upper hand...': Ex-RCB star's bold prediction for IPL 2025 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians

Bangladesh tour of India 2024

This was Ashwin's 11th Player of the Series award in Test cricket and he is now the joint-highest on this list.

Ravichandran Ashwin won Player of the Series.

He also equalled Muttiah Muralitharan's legendary record.

Muttiah Muralitharan and Ravichandran Ashwin in frame

IND vs BAN 2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin equals Muttiah Muralitharan's legendary record, becomes second only player to reach this milestone

Ravichandran Ashwin picked both of the Bangladeshi wickets as the team batted in the late hours of Day 4 of the contest after India declared on 289/9.

Ashwin took two wickets before stumps on Day 4.

He shatters many records with balls.

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Ravichandran Ashwin in frame

Ravichandran Ashwin shatters plethora of records on Day 4 against Bangladesh, becomes first India to do this

Ravichandran Ashwin

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Former India speedster S Sreesanth reckons that Virat Kohli's aggressive demeanour is essential to his success as a player.

Virat Kohli announced Test retirement on May 12. 

Sreesanth and Virat Kohli featured together in ODI World Cup 2011. 

 Virat Kohli of India looks dejected after being dismissed by Josh Hazlewood of Australia during day three of the Third Test match in the series between Australia and India at The Gabba on December 16, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia.

Virat Kohli of India looks dejected after being dismissed by Josh Hazlewood of Australia during day three of the Third Test match in the series between Australia and India at The Gabba on December 16, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia.

'Virat's aggression, people say, is a lot, I would say if...': Kohli's World Cup-winning teammate's blunt take on his playing style

Virender Sehwag was India's opener in the ODI World Cup 2011, where the MS Dhoni-led side defeated Sri Lanka in the final to seal the title. 


Virender Sehwag announced his retirement in 2015. 

Virender Sehwag was India's opener in 2011 ODI World Cup. 

Virender Sehwag and Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrate after winning the ODI against South Africa in Gwalior on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. 

'MS Dhoni dropped me from the side...': Virender Sehwag's massive revelation on forcefully considering early retirement from ODIs

India head coach Gautam Gambhir's last assignment came in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, which ended 2-2 draw. 

India is celebrating their 79th anniversary of Independence on August 15, 2025. 

India head coach Gautam Gambhir during a nets session at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Monday July 21, 2025.

'My country, my identity, my life': Gautam Gambhir to Virender Sehwag, cricketing fraternity extends wishes for Independence Day 

Asia Cup 2025

Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to start from September 9 and Team India will start their campaign on September 10 against UAE on September 10.


Suryakumar Yadav to lead India in Asia Cup 2025. 

Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to start from September 9.

 Shubman Gill of India celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) with Shreyas Iyer of India (R) during the 3rd ODI between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium on February 12, 2025 in Ahmedabad, India. 

Shubman Gill of India celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) with Shreyas Iyer of India (R) during the 3rd ODI between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium on February 12, 2025 in Ahmedabad, India.

Asia Cup 2025: Three players, including Shubman Gill, are likely to miss out from Suryakumar Yadav-led India's squad

Former India speedster Irfan Pathan revealed the story behind his being dropped from the national team under MS Dhoni's captaincy.


Irfan Pathan picked up 100 Test wickets. 

Irfan Pathan made his India debut in December 12 2003.

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (L) and teammate Irfan Pathan (R) inspect a bat during a training session in Colombo on September 22, 2012.

'Already knew whose hands it was in': Irfan Pathan breaks silence on Team India ouster, shares Gary Kirsten’s 'exact words' that pointed to MS Dhoni’s decision to drop him

Ravichandran Ashwin Players Stats

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'Boss, what are you doing? This isn't how you...': R Ashwin feels Oval pitch curator has handed advantage to India by poking Gautam Gambhir

'Improve now, and please make that call': R Ashwin's message on strategy to Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill ahead of 5th Test

'Please bring Steve Harmison, Flintoff': R Ashwin tears into Ben Stokes for crybaby attitude after Ravindra Jadeja's refusal to call draw

'Even if Anshul plays 10 Tests and doesn't do great, its okay': R Ashwin backs CSK teammate Kamboj despite underwhelming debut

'It is just a way of sensationalising news...': R Ashwin feels Rishabh Pant's injury was never a concern ahead of Manchester Test

'He had a kick-ass Duleep Trophy... never leaves his tappa': R Ashwin likens Anshul Kamboj with Jasprit Bumrah, Zaheer Khan ahead of 4th Test

'Commentary became a diss about Indian bowlers': R Ashwin wants focus on batters not scoring 'daddy hundreds'

'Don't think they have an upper hand...': Ex-RCB star's bold prediction for IPL 2025 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians

IND vs BAN 2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin equals Muttiah Muralitharan's legendary record, becomes second only player to reach this milestone

Ravichandran Ashwin shatters plethora of records on Day 4 against Bangladesh, becomes first India to do this

Ravichandran Ashwin Players Stats

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Team $ - Top News

'Boss, what are you doing? This isn't how you...': R Ashwin feels Oval pitch curator has handed advantage to India by poking Gautam Gambhir

'Improve now, and please make that call': R Ashwin's message on strategy to Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill ahead of 5th Test

'Please bring Steve Harmison, Flintoff': R Ashwin tears into Ben Stokes for crybaby attitude after Ravindra Jadeja's refusal to call draw

'Even if Anshul plays 10 Tests and doesn't do great, its okay': R Ashwin backs CSK teammate Kamboj despite underwhelming debut

'It is just a way of sensationalising news...': R Ashwin feels Rishabh Pant's injury was never a concern ahead of Manchester Test

'He had a kick-ass Duleep Trophy... never leaves his tappa': R Ashwin likens Anshul Kamboj with Jasprit Bumrah, Zaheer Khan ahead of 4th Test

'Commentary became a diss about Indian bowlers': R Ashwin wants focus on batters not scoring 'daddy hundreds'

'Don't think they have an upper hand...': Ex-RCB star's bold prediction for IPL 2025 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians

IND vs BAN 2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin equals Muttiah Muralitharan's legendary record, becomes second only player to reach this milestone

Ravichandran Ashwin shatters plethora of records on Day 4 against Bangladesh, becomes first India to do this

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