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R Ashwin “Not Most Important Person In My Life”: Ex-India Star’s Blazing Reply On ‘Call’ Question | Cricket News
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R Ashwin “Not Most Important Person In My Life”: Ex-India Star’s Blazing Reply On ‘Call’ Question | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ahead of Ravichandran Ashwin's 100th Test for Indian cricket team, an interesting comment by former spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan went viral. When the entire cricket fraternity was going gung-ho Ashwin's moment of history, former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan said he was disappointed by the way he was treated by the veteran spinner. Taking to social media, Sivaramakrishnan claimed that Ashwin disconnected his calls and didn't even reply to his congratulatory messages on the 100th Test milestone."Tried calling him a few times to wish him for his 100th Test. Just cut off my call. Sent him a message, no reply. That's the respect we former cricketers get," the former India spinner wrote on X (formerly Twitter).Tried calling him a few times to wish him for his 100th Test. Jus...
“Yes I Am Dark”: Ex-India Star Brutally Shuts Down Troll Over Racist Attack | Cricket News
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“Yes I Am Dark”: Ex-India Star Brutally Shuts Down Troll Over Racist Attack | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Indian cricket team spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan brutally shut down a troll after a racist remark on social media. Sivaramakrishnan posted a picture of himself from the Ayyappan temple in Mahalingapuram, Tamil Nadu on X (formerly Twitter). There was an elephant in the picture along with the former cricketer and an user commented - "Hii sir that elephant is more visible in night than you". Sivaramakrishnan replied "Yes I am dark" before adding "It's a temple festival and you people are so cheap". There were more comments made by the user but they were deleted later. Yes, I am dark — Laxman Sivaramakrishnan (@LaxmanSivarama1) March 25, 2024 Earlier, Sivaramakrishnan revealed that he is not happy with the way he has been treated by the veteran Indian cr...
“R Ashwin Cut Off My Calls, That’s The Respect We Get”: Ex India Star Slams Veteran Spinner | Cricket News
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“R Ashwin Cut Off My Calls, That’s The Respect We Get”: Ex India Star Slams Veteran Spinner | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ravichandran Ashwin in press conference© AFPVeteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is on the cusp of his 100th Test. With 99 matches in the India whites to his name, Ashwin will feature in the longest format of the game for the 100th time as the national team takes on England in the 5th match of the series in Dharamsala, starting Thursday. As the entire cricketing fraternity is going ga-ga over Ashwin's moment of history, former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan isn't happy with the way he has been treated by the veteran spinner.Taking to social media, Sivaramakrishnan claimed that Ashwin disconnected his calls and didn't even reply to his congratulatory messages on the 100th Test milestone."Tried calling him a few times to wish him for his 100th Test. Just cut off my call....
R Ashwin Calls Ex-India Star Who Critcised His Action On Twitter. Here’s What Happened Next | Cricket News
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R Ashwin Calls Ex-India Star Who Critcised His Action On Twitter. Here’s What Happened Next | Cricket News

[ad_1] One of India's finest players of this generation, Ravichandran Ashwin earned a recall to India's ODI team ahead of the World Cup. While there were those who doubted whether the veteran could still deliver in teh 50-over format of the game, he did incredibly well against Australia, prompting the selectors to inlcude him in the ODI World Cup roster too after Axar Patel was injured. However, ahead of the start of the showpiece event, former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan expressed a worry over Ashwin's action. While Siva was trolled by many on social media for his views, Ashwin himself called up the former India star and sought advice.Having been a star spinner during his playing days, Sivaramakrishnan highlighted how Ashwin's action lacks 'synchronisation'. He even shared a p...
“Look At His Record…”: Ex-India Star’s ‘Doctored Pitch’ Attack On Ravichandran Ashwin | Cricket News
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“Look At His Record…”: Ex-India Star’s ‘Doctored Pitch’ Attack On Ravichandran Ashwin | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin© AFPFormer Indian cricket team spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan launched a huge attack on Ravichandran Ashwin citing his record against SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) countries and even suggesting that pitches were 'doctored' specifically to help him. Ashwin made a sensational comeback to Team India for the recent concluded ODI series against Australia and he was picked as the replacement for the injured Axar Patel in India's squad for Cricket World Cup 2023. Sivaramakrishnan suggested that Indian batters are struggling to play spin as the pitches are doctored for Ashwin.Indian batsman are struggling against spin because the pitches in India are doctored for Ashwin in Test matches. Look at his re...
Ex-India Star Serves Yuvraj Singh Reminder To Stuart Broad Over Alex Carey Taunt | Cricket News
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Ex-India Star Serves Yuvraj Singh Reminder To Stuart Broad Over Alex Carey Taunt | Cricket News

[ad_1] Stuart Broad had an exchange with Alex Carey over the Jonny Bairstow incident© AFPThe Jonny Bairstow dismissal continues to remain a big talking point in the cricketing spectrum, even days after the conclusion of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Australian wicket-keeper batter Alex Carey has been targeted by many over his decision to stump Bairstow. After Baristow's dismissal even England pacer Stuart Broad had an exchange with Carey where the former apprently told him, "that's all you will be remembered for". Reacting to Broad's comments, former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan gave the English pacemen a fiery Yuvraj Singh Reminder.As Broad walked in to bat on Day 5 of the Lord's Test, the stump mic captured him saying, "That is all you will ever be remembered for," in refer...
Former India Spinner Backs Gujarat Titans Star To Make International Debut | Cricket News
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Former India Spinner Backs Gujarat Titans Star To Make International Debut | Cricket News

[ad_1] Team Gujarat Titans© BCCIThe announcement of the schedule for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 has left everyone excited. India will be opening their campaign against Australia on October 8 in Chennai as the Rohit Sharma-led side will eyeing their first ICC trophy after a hiatus of 10 years. As the matches and venues have been announced, everyone is now eagerly waiting for the announcement of Team India's squad for the marquee event. While many reports are suggesting that pacer Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul have been recovering well from their injuries and are likely to play, former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has come up with a completely different suggestion.Sivaramakrishnan has stated that the selectors should have also considered Gujarat Titans' star batter Sai Sudharsan for...
“Playing With One Leg…”: India Great Posts Massive Tribute For MS Dhoni | Cricket News
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“Playing With One Leg…”: India Great Posts Massive Tribute For MS Dhoni | Cricket News

[ad_1] MS Dhoni in action for CSK during IPL 2023© BCCILegendary India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan was all praise for MS Dhoni after his successful knee surgery. Dhoni suffered an injury during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 but he kept on playing in the tournament and ultimately led his side to a record-equalling fifth title. Dhoni led the side from the frot and even pulled off a brilliant stumping to dismiss Shubman Gill in the final against Gujarat Titans. Sivaramakrishnan took to Twitter to hail Dhoni and he emphasised on how the former skipper showed the "mindset of a warrior"."MS Dhoni went through a knee surgery today,it was successful.True Leader, playing with one leg. No pain no gain.The agonising pain did not affect his clarity of thoughts. Amazing how he was able to ...
“Disgusting”: Ex-India Cricketer Slams Salman Khan’s Attire In Yentamma Song
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“Disgusting”: Ex-India Cricketer Slams Salman Khan’s Attire In Yentamma Song

[ad_1] Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan blasted a new song from Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's upcoming movie 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan'. The track, 'Yentamma' begins with Salman Khan dancing to his own rhythm as he is joined by co-star and veteran actor Venkatesh. The video shows Salman Khan and South star Venkatesh Daggubati twinning in bright yellow shirts, mundu and sunglasses. However, Sivaramakrishnan, who has played nine Tests and 16 ODis, blasted the song due to the inappropriate use of mundu (dhoti), saying that it is "highly ridiculous" and "degrading" the South Indian culture."This is highly ridiculous and degrading our South Indian culture. This is not a LUNGI , THIS IS A DHOTI. A classical outfit which is being shown in a DISGUSTING MANNER," Sivaramakrishnan ...
“Only Certain Players Get Protection”: Ex India Star’s Hard-Hitting Comment On Suryakumar Yadav Getting Repeated Chances | Cricket News
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“Only Certain Players Get Protection”: Ex India Star’s Hard-Hitting Comment On Suryakumar Yadav Getting Repeated Chances | Cricket News

[ad_1] Several experts have questioned Suryakumar Yadav's place in India's ODI team.© TwitterKnown as a 360-degree player for his ability to play all around the ground, Suryakumar Yadav registered his third consecutive golden duck on Wednesday in the third and final ODI against Australia. Suryakumar, who is currently the no. 1 batter in T20I rankings, was bowled first ball by Ashton Agar in the 36th over during India's 270-run chase in Chennai. Suryakumar's struggles in the series has led to heavy criticism from the experts, with some of them even questioning his place in India's ODI team.As far as his record in ODI cricket is concerned, Suryakumar has scored just 433 runs in 21 innings, averaging just over 24.In a series of tweets, former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan lashed out...