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Ex-India Star Schooled On Social Media Over Wrong 'R Ashwin Padma Shri' Claim

Former Indian cricket team spinner R Ashwin was awarded the Padma Shri award as the final list of 139 individuals was unveiled for the coveted civilian awards on Saturday. Ashwin's former teammate Subramaniam Badrinath took to social media to congratulate the spinner on his massive achievement. "First TN cricketer to get a Padma Shri. Can't ask for a better role model for any youngster, feeling proud, truly deserved @ashwinravi99," he wrote on X (formerly Twitter). However, he was corrected by another former cricketer WV Raman who pointed out that Ashwin was not the first Tamil Nadu cricketer to be awarded Padma Shri. Legendary spinner Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan was awarded the Padma Shri in 2003 - a fact that WV Raman pointed out in his reply on social media.

PR Sreejesh Conferred Padma Bhushan, Ravichandran Ashwin Among 4 In Sports To Get Padma Shri

Former men's hockey captain P R Sreejesh was chosen for the Padma Bhushan, while recently-retired cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin was among the Padma Shri winners as four athletes and a para-coach figured in the list of 139 finalised for the coveted civilian awards on Saturday. Legendary Indian footballer I M Vijayan, and India's first Paralympic gold medal-winning archer Harvinder Singh too were named for the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour.

PR Sreejesh Conferred Padma Bhushan, Ravichandran Ashwin Among 4 In Sports To Get Padma Shri

Former men's hockey captain P R Sreejesh was chosen for the Padma Bhushan, while recently-retired cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin was among the Padma Shri winners as four athletes and a para-coach figured in the list of 139 finalised for the coveted civilian awards on Saturday. Legendary Indian footballer I M Vijayan, and India's first Paralympic gold medal-winning archer Harvinder Singh too were named for the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour.

R Ashwin Admits To 'Captaincy Vacuum' In Indian Team. Says "If Rohit Sharma Is Injured..."

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his views on young batter Shubman Gill's elevation as vice-captain of the team for the upcoming Champions Trophy. While Gill led Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year, the 25-year-old is inexperienced as captain and is yet to prove his leadership credentials. Ashwin suggested that if Rohit gets injured in Champions Trophy, India could be in deep trouble, adding that there is "captaincy vacuum" within the team.

On Selectors Ignoring Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK Teammate R Ashwin's "Out Of Syllabus" Verdict

As opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad's omission from India's white-ball squads continues to baffle fans, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed the reason behind his absence. Gaikwad last played for India in a T20I against Zimbabwe in July 2024, while his last ODI appearance came back against Australia in December 2023 after the 50-over World Cup. Despite scoring consistently in the domestic circuit, Gaikwad struggles to break into India's primary playing XI. He was ignored by the selectors for India's white-ball games against England, as well as the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Ravichandran Ashwin Says "Don't Want To Be Chairman Of Selectors". Gives This Reason

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has sympathised with Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of BCCI's selection committee while sharing his views on the fight for places in the team. Ever since India's Champions Trophy squad was announced by captain Rohit Sharma and Agarkar, the exclusion of stars like Sanju Samson, Karun Nair and Ruturaj Gaikwad has become a topic of discussion. Agarkar, in general, has come under the scanner for ignoring players who are scoring consistently in the domestic circuit.

"Not Biased But Gautam Gambhir...": R Ashwin Makes Heads Turn With His Champions Trophy XI Analysis

India's squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has triggered a few debates, with several former cricketers and pundits debating if the selection of players provides the team with the right balance. Ravichandran Ashwin, who recently retired from international cricket, feels the BCCI selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar could've added seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy to the roster, giving India the option of extending the batting line-up without compromising on bowlers.

Nathan Lyon Donates To Support Cricketers With Disability. Here's How Virat Kohli Helped

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has donated three exclusive bats signed by India stars Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin to Cricket Australia's social impact partner Taverners for auction with the proceeds being used to support cricketers with disability. Australia captain Pat Cummins, star batter Steve Smith and Lyon himself also signed on the three bats. The signatures were taken during the intensely-fought five-match Test series for the Border-Gavasakar Trophy, which India lost 1-3 earlier this month.

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Ex-India Star Schooled On Social Media Over Wrong 'R Ashwin Padma Shri' Claim

PR Sreejesh Conferred Padma Bhushan, Ravichandran Ashwin Among 4 In Sports To Get Padma Shri

PR Sreejesh Conferred Padma Bhushan, Ravichandran Ashwin Among 4 In Sports To Get Padma Shri

R Ashwin Admits To 'Captaincy Vacuum' In Indian Team. Says "If Rohit Sharma Is Injured..."

On Selectors Ignoring Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK Teammate R Ashwin's "Out Of Syllabus" Verdict

Ravichandran Ashwin Says "Don't Want To Be Chairman Of Selectors". Gives This Reason

"Not Biased But Gautam Gambhir...": R Ashwin Makes Heads Turn With His Champions Trophy XI Analysis

Nathan Lyon Donates To Support Cricketers With Disability. Here's How Virat Kohli Helped