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“The Action Is Breaking”: Ravichandran Ashwin Differentiates Between Matheesha Pathirana And Lasith Malinga’s Bowling Style | Cricket News
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“The Action Is Breaking”: Ravichandran Ashwin Differentiates Between Matheesha Pathirana And Lasith Malinga’s Bowling Style | Cricket News

[ad_1] Indian spin veteran Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday spoke on the bowling action of Sri Lanka and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Matheesha Pathirana and pointed out that the youngster puts his back under immense strain while bowling and "gets into awkward positions". The 21-year-old pacer was one of the standouts for CSK in their fifth-title-winning season last year, taking 19 wickets at an average of 19.52. The pacer recently suffered a hamstring injury during the second T20I against Bangladesh this month. He has played 12 ODIs and six T20Is for Sri Lanka.Speaking on his Youtube channel on Wednesday, Ashwin said that Pathirana has a lower angle of release, which puts his back under strain and his front leg "collapses" while releasing the ball. Comparing his action with Lankan pa...
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Big Blow For Rajasthan Royals: Foreign Star Pulls Out Of IPL 2024 Citing Personal Reason | Cricket News
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Big Blow For Rajasthan Royals: Foreign Star Pulls Out Of IPL 2024 Citing Personal Reason | Cricket News

[ad_1] Representative image© BCCIRajasthan Royals were on Thursday dealt a big blow when leg-spinner Adam Zampa pulled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) citing personal reasons. Zampa, who was retained by Rajasthan Royals ahead of last year's auction for Rs 1.5 crore, has withdrawn his name following a busy season for Australia. Zampa's manager confirmed the development to ESPNCricinfo. The right-arm spinner was a part of Rajasthan's troika of spinners including India's Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal. He played six matches last season for the 2008 winners, claiming eight wickets at 23.50 including 3/22 in Rajasthan Royals' win against Chennai Super Kings.Zampa's withdrawal depletes Rajasthan's bowling attack further since they are already without fast bowler Prasi...
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Rajasthan Royals Skipper Sanju Samson Honours Ravichandran Ashwin For Taking 500 Test Wickets | Cricket News
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Rajasthan Royals Skipper Sanju Samson Honours Ravichandran Ashwin For Taking 500 Test Wickets | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson honoured legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for bagging 500 Test wickets ahead of the 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). During the five-match Test series against England, Ashwin added another gem to his crown as he became only the second Indian after Anil Kumble to reach the landmark of 500 wickets in Tests. The star spinner achieved the feat during the ongoing third Test against England. He was on 499 scalps at the end of the second Test in Vizag and completed his 500th with the wicket of Zak Crawley on Day 2 of the third Test.🫡💗 pic.twitter.com/I0Mbj0BSfm— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 21, 2024The Rajasthan-based franchise took to their official social media handle to share a video, in which skipper Sanju Samson ...
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“This Is A Pride Project”: R Ashwin’s Perfect Explanation Of ‘Hungry’ Mumbai Indians’ Decision To Trade Hardik Pandya | Cricket News
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“This Is A Pride Project”: R Ashwin’s Perfect Explanation Of ‘Hungry’ Mumbai Indians’ Decision To Trade Hardik Pandya | Cricket News

[ad_1] India and Rajasthan Royals off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up on the debate surrounding Mumbai Indians decision to replace Rohit Sharma as captain. MI traded Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans as part of an all-cash deal before naming him as the skipper of the franchise ahead of IPL 2024 players auction. Rohit is the most successful captain in the history of IPL, alongside MS Dhoni, having led MI to five titles. MI's decision to axe Rohit and take Hardik on board, however, faced severe backlash from the fans.Ashwin while refraining himself from getting into the "right or wrong" debate, said that MI's move shows how desperate they are to regain the IPL crown."The Hardik Pandya buy shows how hungry they are for number 6. Many people might have opinions about why it is righ...
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“Arey Bhai Insaan hai”: Rohit Sharma Hits Out At Critics Of India’s 100 Test Veteran R Ashwin | Cricket News
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“Arey Bhai Insaan hai”: Rohit Sharma Hits Out At Critics Of India’s 100 Test Veteran R Ashwin | Cricket News

[ad_1] For Rohit Sharma, the India vs England Test series has been a big learning curve. Missing top stars due to injury and other reasons, Rohit Sharma marshalled a group of debutants to defeat a strong England side. He had by his side experienced campaigners like R Ashwin too, who had a special series. The veteran off-spinner was the top wicket-taker in the series with 26 scalps in 10 innings. He had to deal with tough times on the personal front as his mother suffered a health emergency.Despite that, R Ashwin stood tall. Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday spoke about R Ashwin, who played his 100th Test and took his 500th wicket in the format, during the course of the series."His career speaks for itself. Look at the number of Man of the Match, Man of the Series he h...
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“Please Help”: R Ashwin Feels The Pinch Of “Unreal” IPL Ticket Demand, Calls On CSK | Cricket News
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“Please Help”: R Ashwin Feels The Pinch Of “Unreal” IPL Ticket Demand, Calls On CSK | Cricket News

[ad_1] R Ashwin is one of the best-performing Indian cricketers in the past one decade. He has been India's best bowler in Tests. Recently, he scalped his 500th wicket during the India vs England Test series. In that same series, he also played his 100th Test for India. But even after doing so much, getting an IPL ticket seems to a tough job like many others. R Ashwin is a resident of Chennai, where the first match of the IPL 2024 will be played between MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore.However, the Rajasthan Royals players has been left stunned by the unexpected demand for tickets . "Unreal ticket demand for the #CSKvRCB #IPL2024 opener at Chepauk. My kids want to the see opening ceremony and the game. @ChennaiIPL pls help," he post on X.Ashwin's entry int...
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“I Am Heartbroken”: R Ashwin’s Hilarious Chat With Janhvi Kapoor ‘Parody’ Account Viral | Cricket News
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“I Am Heartbroken”: R Ashwin’s Hilarious Chat With Janhvi Kapoor ‘Parody’ Account Viral | Cricket News

[ad_1] After his heroics in the India vs England Test series, Ravichandran Ashwin will be expected to show his magic in the IPL too. During the course of the Test series, Ashwin played his 100th Test and also picked his 500th wicket in the format, the second Indian to do so. Now Ashwin will be playing for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. He along with Yuzvendra Chahal are a potent spin force.Before things get serious in the IPL, Ashwin engaged in a hilarious chat with the parody account of actress Janhvi Kapoor.It all started with Ashwin replying on a post on X by Ravindra Jadeja. "Jaddu! I couldn't control my surprise and laughter through and through your message," Ashwin wrote in reply to "Did you like my Tamil" post by his Indian cricket teammate.In reply to that post, a X user with t...
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“Gets Too Worried About LBW”: Ravichandran Ashwin On How He Won The Battles vs Ben Stokes | Cricket News
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“Gets Too Worried About LBW”: Ravichandran Ashwin On How He Won The Battles vs Ben Stokes | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ravichandran Ashwin said that Ben Stokes gets too worried about getting LBW.© BCCIVeteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed how Ben Stokes going into a shell allowed him to get the better of the England captain during the recently-concluded Test series. Ashwin picked up his 36th five-wicket haul in the final and final Test in Dharamsala, which India won by an innings and 64 runs. One of the wickets in his spell was that of Stokes just before the stroke of Lunch on Day 3. Aswhin bowled an arm ball to Stokes and the cherry went through the gap between bat and pad to rattle the stumps.Ashwin said that Stokes gets too worried about getting LBW and that's exactly how he wanted to dismiss him."I just felt like when Stokes gets into the very defensive shells, he allows y...
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“T20 World Cup Just 5 Days After IPL Final”: R Ashwin Sums Up India’s Cricket Schedule Chaos | Cricket News
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“T20 World Cup Just 5 Days After IPL Final”: R Ashwin Sums Up India’s Cricket Schedule Chaos | Cricket News

[ad_1] It's been almost four months since India lost the World Cup final to Australia on home soil, but the bad memories of the defeat continue to haunt the players and the fans. India marched to the final as the only unbeaten side in the tournament, only to go down at the expense of Australia in the final hurdle. The defeat extended India's ICC trophy drought, with their last success at world stage dating back to 2013 when they won the Champions Trophy under MS Dhoni's leadership. The year 2023 saw India lose two ICC finals, both to Australia. Last year in June, India also lost to the Pat Cummins-led side in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.The WTC final was played just days after the IPL 2023 final. This year too the cash-rich league will be followed by the T20 World Cup in West...
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“Didn’t Allow Challenges To Check His Progress”: Anil Kumble On Ravichandran Ashwin | Cricket News
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“Didn’t Allow Challenges To Check His Progress”: Anil Kumble On Ravichandran Ashwin | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ravichandran Ashwin's entry into the 500-wicket club has delighted the legendary Anil Kumble who said the off-spinner's immense success over the last decade stems from his desire to learn and ability to rise above constant challenges. At 516 wickets currently, Ashwin is the second highest wicket-taker in Tests for India behind Kumble (619), and the former India leg-spinner wasn't one bit surprised."Ashwin has had as many challenges thrown at him. He hasn't allowed a single one of them to check his progress. He's been an exceptional match-winner for the country for more than a decade, and the consistency that he has shown is a great hallmark."That calls for utter and complete dedication to the cause," said Kumble during a function organised by Tamil Nadu Cricket Association to feli...
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