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India's spin wizard Ravichandran Ashwin turns 36; here's a look at his records

Ravichandran Ashwin is celebrating his 36th birthday on Saturday and has several accomplishments to his credit. Ever since his international cricket debut in 2010, he has established himself as a key part of the Indian team and has played a vital role in its success, especially in Test cricket. Here is a look at some of his records and major achievements. - Ashwin is the eighth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history with 442 scalps. He is the second-most successful Indian Test bowler ever, next to spin wizard Anil Kumble (619). Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka has the highest number of Test wickets with 800 scalps. - At 36 years of age, the spinner is among the top 20 most-successful international cricket bowlers ever, placed at number 19th with 659 international wickets. Muralitharan tops the chart with 1,347 international wickets.

England train for Pakistan T20 series in Karachi amid heavy security - in pictures

England's players have started training for their historic T20 tour of Pakistan, which begins in Karachi on Tuesday.

"Because They Have Beaten India...": Parthiv Patel's Stern Warning To Team India Ahead Of Pakistan Clash In T20 World Cup

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will kick off their T20 World Cup campaign at Australia's Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 23 with a match against each other. A lot will on stake as the two sides will be meeting each other for the 14th time in a World Cup game. Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel has warned the Rohit Sharma-led side about Pakistan's approach in the highly-awaited clash. Pakistan had defeated India when the two sides met each other in 2021 T20 World Cup and Parthiv feels that the win must have boosted the morale of the Babar Azam-led side.

T20 World Cup: Injury to Ravindra Jadeja a massive blow for India, but Virat Kohli returning to form a big plus, says Mahela Jayawardene

cricket great Mahela Jayawardene feels India have suffered a major blow with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja getting injured and not being part of the 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup, set to being in Australia next month. Jadeja underwent a knee surgery a week back and is in the recovery phase, posting messages on social media and keeping his fans updated on his progress. Jadeja had injured his right knee and was ruled out of the 2022 Asia Cup after playing the first two games in the continental event. The 33-year-old had also missed India's tour of the West Indies in July owing to an injury.

"Provocative Statement": Ramiz Raja Opens Up On Snapping At Indian Journalist

In the Asia Cup final, Babar Azam-led Pakistan suffered a 23-run defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka and as a result, the Islanders won the continental tournament for the sixth time. However, the biggest talking point came after the match came to an end, as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja snapped at an Indian journalist, who had asked Ramiz to say something to "Pakistani fans who were sad after the loss."

"Massive Loss": Ex-Sri Lanka Captain On Ravindra Jadeja's Injury Ahead Of T20 World Cup

The All-India Senior Selection Committee had announced the T20 World Cup squad earlier this week, and the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel made their comeback from respective injuries. Ravindra Jadeja is not a part of the squad, as he got injured during the Asia Cup and then he underwent a surgery. Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardena has said that Jadeja not being available will be a "massive loss" for Team India.

"I Think He Was Better Than Me": Muttiah Muralitharan On Shane Warne

Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne ended their careers as arguably the two greatest spinners to grace the game of cricket, and their records back up that claim. While Muralitharan is the highest-ever wicket-taker in Tests, Warne is just behind him. The Sri Lanka legend on Thursday opened up about the late great Warne, who died of a heart attack earlier this year, and said that the Australian was better than him. "I think he was better than me, when I was playing I looked up to him and learnt things from him. We all miss him," an emotional Muralitharan told reporters on the eve of the second edition of the Legends League Cricket.

"Unfortunate Controversy": PCB Chief On Pakistan Great's Claims On Shaheen Afridi

After Shahid Afridi's statement that pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is paying for his own rehabilitation in England and is staying in the country on his own money, Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ramiz Raja came out to deny that the board had "disowned" the star player. He said that it is unthinkable that the PCB would not take care of Shaheen and called it an "unfortunate controversy". Shaheen, who has been named in Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad, left the team from UAE to go to England for treatment and recovery for a knee injury he had suffered during the Test series against Sri Lanka.

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India's spin wizard Ravichandran Ashwin turns 36; here's a look at his records

England train for Pakistan T20 series in Karachi amid heavy security - in pictures

"Because They Have Beaten India...": Parthiv Patel's Stern Warning To Team India Ahead Of Pakistan Clash In T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: Injury to Ravindra Jadeja a massive blow for India, but Virat Kohli returning to form a big plus, says Mahela Jayawardene

"Provocative Statement": Ramiz Raja Opens Up On Snapping At Indian Journalist

"Massive Loss": Ex-Sri Lanka Captain On Ravindra Jadeja's Injury Ahead Of T20 World Cup

"I Think He Was Better Than Me": Muttiah Muralitharan On Shane Warne

"Unfortunate Controversy": PCB Chief On Pakistan Great's Claims On Shaheen Afridi