'Not beholden to stats': Cummins defends Australia's batters
Australia captain Pat Cummins has leapt to the defence of his top order batsmen after they again struggled for runs in the drawn third test against India in Brisbane.
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India's 'carrom ball' champion Ashwin bows out of international cricket
:Batters around the world heaved a sigh of relief on Wednesday as Ravichandran Ashwin brought down the curtain on an international career that saw the India spinner take more than 500 test wickets with an arsenal that included the dreaded 'carrom ball'.
Rohit says India won't rush Shami's return unless '200% sure'
India will not rush Mohammed Shami return to international cricket in the last two tests in Australia unless they are "200 per cent sure" about the seamer's fitness, captain Rohit Sharma said on Wednesday.
Watch: Mitchell Starc Left Visibly Annoyed By Repeated Rain Delays, Pleads To Umpire
Day 4 of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy third Test between India and Australia saw the game being halted on multiple occasions due to rain at The Gabba in Brisbane. The continuous interruptions left Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc visibly frustrated. Starc's helplessness at the situation was on display, as he could be seen almost urging the umpires to continue despite the rain. The weather in Brisbane caused Day 1 and Day 3 to almost be entirely washed out, and also impacted the Day 4 play to a great extent.
Cricket World Pays Tribute To All-Time Great R Ashwin After His Retirement
Luminaries from the world of cricket on Wednesday doffed their hats to "all-time great" Ravichandran Ashwin after he announced his retirement from international cricket, leaving the game a little poorer after enriching it through a glorious career. Longtime India teammate Virat Kohli penned an emotional tribute, recalling their "14 years of camaraderie", current coach Gautam Gambhir hailed his influence on future generations, and Ajinkya Rahane reminisced how his every ball felt like a wicket-taking delivery as he stood at slip.
Spin Legend Ravichandran Ashwin Announces Retirement From International Cricket
Senior India spinner R Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket following third Test match against Australia. Ashwin made the announcement just after the Test match ended in a draw in Brisbane on Wednesday.
Updated World Test Championship Table After India vs Australia Brisbane Test Ends In A Draw
India are sitting third on the World Test Championship (WTC) table after Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep's spirited tenth-wicket partnership helped India salvage a crucial draw against Australia in the rain-marred third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Gabba on Wednesday. While their effort ensured that the five-match series remained evenly poised at 1-1, it also set the stage for a dramatic finish to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 qualification race.
"A Career To Be Proud Of": ICC Chairman Jay Shah Congratulates "Magician" R Ashwin
International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah wished a great future for Indian cricketstalwart Ravichandran Ashwin, who announced his decision to retire after the Brisbane Test against Australia on Wednesday. It took many by surprise when Ashwin walked out with India captain Rohit Sharma to announce his international retirement. The signs were there for the fans to see Signs when a camera caught Ashwin and Virat Kohli sharing a heartfelt moment during the las day of the Test. Ashwin was visibly emotional and Kohli embraced his friend, which made it clear a big announcement was on the cards once the Test match ended.