Ashwin slams superstar culture in Indian team; questions India picking five spinners for Champions Trophy

Indian spin legend R. Ashwin spoke out against the prevailing superstar culture in the team and said Indian cricketers should not be treated as demigods so that they remain grounded and relatable to common people. Ashwin, India’s most successful off-spinner with 765 international wickets across formats, said batting maestros such as Virat Kohli and Rohit … Read more

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Despite India snub, nonchalant Shardul only wants to focus on the future

A gritty fifty in challenging conditions, followed by the key wicket of Abdul Samad, were the highlights for Shardul Thakur as he helped Mumbai crawl back into the game against Jammu and Kashmir despite a batting collapse in the first innings. However, he wasn’t willing to glorify his performance. “What can I talk about my … Read more

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shubman Gill set to join Punjab for game against Karnataka

Following a disappointing Test series against Australia, India’s top-order batter Shubman Gill is slated to make his return to domestic cricket, joining Punjab for its Ranji Trophy sixth-round encounter with Karnataka in Bengaluru on January 23rd. Gill struggled in Australia, managing just 93 runs across three matches at an average of 18.60, with a top … Read more

Anil Kumble: ‘Ashwin should have played in every match outside India’

Ravichandran Ashwin is a matchwinner. He is a thorough professional who has excelled throughout his career. Every time you watch him bowl, you can see that he wants to get better and is trying to outwit the batter in any circumstance. You want to see that in any cricketer, and he’s done that for 14–15 years.  … Read more