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R Ashwin retires: Demon at home, fighter abroad

Excellent all-rounder and proven match-winner who set and maintained high standards for nearly a decade-and-a-half calls time on international career

19 December,2024 06:05 AM IST | R Kaushik
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Sunny Gavaskar criticises timing of R Ashwin's retirement

Ashwin surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement with immediate effect after the third Test ended in a draw here on Wednesday. The series is levelled at 1-1

19 December,2024 06:06 AM IST | PTI
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Ash departs just like his first Test captain Dhoni

Dhoni retired from red-ball cricket in 2014, while Kumble stepped away in 2008. While Ashwin and Dhoni played their final Test Down Under, and called it quits on their own terms, Kumble, whose retirement was prompted by a finger injury, played his last match in New Delhi

19 December,2024 06:06 AM IST | PTI
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‘Surprising indeed’: Harbhajan on R Ashwin's retirement

Ex-India offie Harbhajan believes Ashwin should have continued for tour’s spin-friendly pitches; hails tweaker’s contribution in wins over the years

19 December,2024 06:09 AM IST | Amit Shah
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Ash talks after he walks away in Brisbane

“Obviously there are a lot of people to thank, but I will be failing in my duties if I didn’t thank the BCCI and fellow teammates”

19 December,2024 06:09 AM IST | AFP
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'Tough for next gen to match Ashwin’s feats': Chauhan

“I followed Ashwin closely and even tried to learn from his bowling. His achievements speak volumes of his greatness; a real match-winner."

19 December,2024 06:12 AM IST | Subodh Mayure
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Bumrah becomes the leading wicket-taker in 2023-25 cycle

No. 1 in the ICC Test bowler rankings, Bumrah has 66 wickets in 13 Tests, while Ashwin, who announced his retirement at the end of the third Test on Wednesday, has 63 wickets in 14 Tests

19 December,2024 06:12 AM IST | IANS
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‘Sore’ Head says he’ll be fine for Boxing Day Test

“Very pleased with the way I am batting at the moment. Just a little sore, but I should be fine [before the next game],” Head, who was adjudged player of the match, said after the game

19 December,2024 06:13 AM IST | PTI
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Hazlewood out for rest of the series

Hazlewood hurt his right calf during Australia’s warm-ups on Tuesday morning. He bowled one over in the opening session on Day 4 before leaving the field with calf soreness. Medical scans later confirmed he had strained his right calf, which led the pacer to miss the rest of the series

19 December,2024 06:13 AM IST | IANS
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'You always found a way to win': Cricket icons celebrate R Ashwin's legacy

Your journey shows that true greatness lies in never being afraid to experiment and evolve. Your legacy will inspire one and all. Wishing you all the very best for your 2nd innings

19 December,2024 06:15 AM IST | A Correspondent
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'Will go to Melbourne with confidence': Rohit

With the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy now tied 1-1, Rohit believes the team’s morale will be high during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne

19 December,2024 06:16 AM IST | PTI
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India salvage a draw

Visitors push match to stalemate as rain plays spoilsport; end day at 8-0 after Australia declare quickfire second innings at 89-7 to set India target of 275

19 December,2024 06:19 AM IST | R Kaushik
Anjuman declared champs, but Modern English cry foul

Anjuman declared champs, but Modern English cry foul

The concluding day of the three-day final at Brabourne Stadium saw the match ending in a tie, but moments later, MSSA Cricket Secretary Nadim Memon declared Anjuman as the winners

19 December,2024 06:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Neeraj Anand
'Execution as a bowling unit could’ve been better': Smriti

'Execution as a bowling unit could’ve been better': Smriti

The Windies captain Hayley Matthews and her opening partner, Qiana Joseph shared 66 in just 6.4 overs to set up the win. Joseph hammered her way to 38, 36 of them coming in fours and sixes

19 December,2024 06:20 AM IST | Mumbai | G Krishnan
'Momentum not in India’s favour after draw': Cummins

'Momentum not in India’s favour after draw': Cummins

Australia, who largely controlled the third Test, declared their second innings at 89/7 to set India a 275-run target but rian prevented an exciting climax

19 December,2024 06:19 AM IST | Brisbane | PTI
Gujarat Giants star Simran Shaikh receives grand welcome in Dharavi

Gujarat Giants star Simran Shaikh receives grand welcome in Dharavi

Simran made headlines as Gujarat Giants broke the bank to acquire her for Rs1.9 crore during the WPL 2025 auction, making her the most expensive player of the season

18 December,2024 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI

"You are a true OG & legend of Indian Cricket": Rohit on Ashwin's retirement

Ravichandran Ashwin retired from cricket as the second-highest wicket-taker for India in Test cricket history. With 537 wickets in 106 matches, he is only behind legendary spinner Anil Kumble who has 619 scalps

18 December,2024 05:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ravichandran Ashwin posts a video of his cricket journey

Ravichandran Ashwin posts a video of his cricket journey

Ravichandran Ashwin retired from cricket as the second-highest wicket-taker for India in Test cricket history. With 537 wickets in 106 matches, he is only behind legendary spinner Anil Kumble who has 619 scalps

18 December,2024 04:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rohit feels the doors of Indian team are open for this player along with Pujara

Rohit feels the doors of Indian team are open for this player along with Pujara

Rohit Sharma stated that the doors of Team India are still open for Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara in Test cricket. Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane were the backbone of the Indian batting lineup in the early 2010s and 2020s

18 December,2024 04:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"It made me a bit emotional...": Kohli pens down heart-warming note for Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin and Virat Kohli have been playing together for 14 years. The duo has been part of some of Team India's famous victories as well as upsetting results. The crafty off-spinner was brief while announcing that Wednesday marked his last day as an international cricketer

18 December,2024 02:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"I should be fine": Travis Head opens up on injury

Travis Head was also awarded the "Player of the Match" award for his stunning knock in the third Test match. The left-hander smashed 152 runs off 160 deliveries which was laced with 18 fours. He batted with an impressive strike rate of 95

18 December,2024 02:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra’s mom celebrates Silver, praises Nadeem

    Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra’s mom celebrates Silver, praises Nadeem

    Neeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi, celebrated her son's silver medal win at the Paris Olympics, equating it to gold due to his impressive performance despite an injury. She also praised Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won gold, acknowledging the hard work of all athletes. Meanwhile, Adille Sumariwalla, President of the Athletics Federation of India, lauded Chopra for his resilience, calling him a "tiger" for his remarkable effort and season’s best throw, highlighting his champion spirit in overcoming adversity.

    18 December,2024 01:43 PM IST
    ‘This is for kids who think everything is  impossible’

    ‘This is for kids who think everything is impossible’

    Vinicius Jr recalls his barefoot street football days as a child in Brazil after winning FIFA’s best player award; Spain’s Aitana Bonmati bags women’s honour

    19 December,2024 06:22 AM IST | Doha | AP | PTI

    ISL: East Bengal come back for statement victory over Punjab FC

    Punjab FC will face Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their next fixture on Boxing Day (December 26) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi

    18 December,2024 01:42 PM IST | Kolkata | IANS

    Mumbai girls finish second best!

    Junior football team goes down fighting to Pune 0-1 in final of Maharashtra State Inter-District Football Championships at Jalgaon, but impress with dominant performance in tournament

    18 December,2024 08:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro
    Former No. 1 Fraser was a true legend, says Federer

    Former No. 1 Fraser was a true legend, says Federer

    “Neale was a true legend. I always enjoyed his company when we met around the world,” wrote Federer

    19 December,2024 06:21 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
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