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"You Haven't Crossed 40 Outside Asia": Shubman Gill Blasted By Ex-India Star

Team India incurred another top-order collapse in the first innings of the Brisbane Test. Barring KL Rahul, none of the top batters in the team managed to withstand Australian bowlers. Gill, who occupies the No. 3 spot in the Indian Test team, is one of those batters from whom the cricket world has big expectations but the tour of Australia hasn't gone as planned for him. Against Australia at the Gabba in the first innings, Gill only scored 1 run before being removed by Mitchell Starc. Former India opener Aakash Chopra raised serious questions on Gill's credentials.

Champions Trophy 2025 Venue Out But India, BCCI Pay Big Price Due To ICC 'Compromise'

The confusion surrounding the venue of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is over. After months of delay, the International Cricket Council (ICC) finally officially declared the venues for the elite event. "ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 to be played across Pakistan and a neutral venue," the ICC said in a statement. It means India will play its matches in a neutral venue, including the knockout games (if it qualifies). In another major decision, the Jay Shah-led world body has declared that all India vs Pakistan cricket matches in ICC events, hosted by the two countries, will be played at neutral venues till 2027.

"My Dad Isn't...": Ravichandran Ashwin Breaks Silence On Father's 'Humiliation Was Going On' Remark

Ravichandran Ashwin has broken his silence on a big comment made by his father - Ravichandran - a day after the spin great abruptly retired from international cricket. With two Tests left in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, Ashwin decided to bid goodbye to international cricket after the third India vs Australia Test ended in a draw in Brisbane. Ashwin, who is the world's highest Test wicket-taker among active players with 537 scalps, announced immediately after the match that he will not longer be continuing in international cricket.

On Not Being Able To Lead Indian Team, Ravichandran Ashwin's Honest Admission To NDTV

Just a day after announcing his retirement from international cricket, legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up on not getting the chance to lead the Indian team. Ashwin bid adieu to the sport in Indian colours on Wednesday, hours after the conclusion of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. He represented the country in 116 ODIs, 106 Tests and 65 T20Is, taking more than 750 wickets. However, he never got the chance to lead the Indian team in any format.

'Relaxed But Also Felt Very Bad': R Ashwin's Father On His International Retirement

Spin legend R Ashwin called time on his international cricket career on Wednesday. The off-spin all-rounder was part of India's squad for the ongoing five-match Test series against Australia, but he decided to put curtains on his career at the highest level at the conclusion of the third Test in Brisbane. Ashwin's retirement came as a shock to the cricket world as such a decision was not expected from the player. While talking about the decision, the player's father Ravichandran said that he was relaxed, but was also feeling bad.

Rohit Sharma To Follow R Ashwin's Lead And Retire? India Skipper Says "My Body..."

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that he will not be following R Ashwin's lead and retiring from international cricket during the ongoing Test series against Australia. Rohit has not enjoyed a good run of form lately and his horrible show has resulted in a lot of criticism from both fans and experts alike. Ashwin announced his retirement in the post-match press conference after the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane. When asked if Rohit will follow suit, he said that his numbers have not been good lately but as long as his body and mind are moving well, he will keep on playing for India.

Hockey Rankings: Indian Men's Team Ends Year Placed Fifth, Women In Top 10

The Indian men's hockey team will end the riveting year in fifth place in the FIH world rankings, while the women's team is placed ninth in the latest update released by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Thursday. The Indian men's hockey team made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning back-to-back medals at the Games for the first time since the 1972 Olympics in Munich. Olympic champions the Netherlands (3267 points) stand at the top of the rankings. The Netherlands started the year in the top spot following a great run in the FIH Hockey Men's World Cup, and gold medals at the FIH Hockey Pro League and the EuroHockey Championship in 2023.

Indian Athletics In 2024: Neeraj Chopra Shining But Dope Cheats Also Thriving

Gold eluded him and so did the 90m mark but Neeraj Chopra was the undisputed star of Indian athletics for yet another year even as the sport itself continued a long-standing battle with dope cheats while trying to assert itself internationally by bringing big-ticket events to the country. The 26-year-old javelin throw superstar failed to defend his Olympic gold but became the most successful Indian athlete across disciplines in individual sports with his silver medal in the Paris Games. He also finished second in the prestigious Diamond League Finale.

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"You Haven't Crossed 40 Outside Asia": Shubman Gill Blasted By Ex-India Star

Champions Trophy 2025 Venue Out But India, BCCI Pay Big Price Due To ICC 'Compromise'

"My Dad Isn't...": Ravichandran Ashwin Breaks Silence On Father's 'Humiliation Was Going On' Remark

On Not Being Able To Lead Indian Team, Ravichandran Ashwin's Honest Admission To NDTV

'Relaxed But Also Felt Very Bad': R Ashwin's Father On His International Retirement

Rohit Sharma To Follow R Ashwin's Lead And Retire? India Skipper Says "My Body..."

Hockey Rankings: Indian Men's Team Ends Year Placed Fifth, Women In Top 10

Indian Athletics In 2024: Neeraj Chopra Shining But Dope Cheats Also Thriving