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R Ashwin Reveals MS Dhoni Failed To Give Him 'Gift' He Wanted For 100th Test. Later, A Surprise

One of India's finest cricketers of his generation, Ravichandran Ashwin hung his boots from the international stage during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ashwin retired as an India international with 106 Test caps to his name. But, that wasn't the original plan. The veteran spin-bowling all-rounder has admitted that he wanted to retire after playing the 100th Test, which he did in Dharamsala against England. But postponed the plan a little. In the 100th Test, Ashwin had even asked his former captain, MS Dhoni, to be present, but that didn't happen.

R Ashwin's Champions Trophy Best XI: No Rohit Sharma Or Mohammed Shami But 3 Indians Included

Team India saw every player chip in with significant contributions as they romped to the Champions Trophy 2025 title by beating New Zealand in the final in Dubai on Sunday. However, legendary India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made some bold calls while picking his Team of the Tournament for the Champions Trophy. Ashwin left out many of his former teammates, picking only four Indians in his XI. The most notable absentee in Ashwin's team was India captain and opener Rohit Sharma.

R Ashwin Disagrees With ICC On 'Player Of The Tournament' Pick. "Has To Be..."

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin feels mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy was the 'X-Factor' in the Champions Trophy, saying that his performances helped the Rohit Sharma-led side lift the title. Despite not playing the entire tournament, Chakravarthy made the most of the backing given to him by captain Rohit and head coach Gautam Gambhir. For the unversed, Chakravarthy wasn't part of India's initial Champions Trophy squad, and was only added after he impressed in the white-ball series against England.

Fans Accuse R Ashwin Of Targetting Rohit Sharma's Captaincy. Ex-India Star Shuts Down Trolls

Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin clarified his statement about bringing mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy early in the attack against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final and slammed the trolls for misinterpreting his remark. Chakravarthy was introduced into the attack in the sixth over of the first inning. Ashwin took to X and gave his take on India skipper Rohit Sharma's decision. He wrote, "Varun in early! Not ideal." Rohit's gamble paid off as he broke the opening stand by pinning Will Young in front of the stumps. He opened the floodgates, and 'Chinaman' Kuldeep Yadav capitalised on the opening by weaving magic with his mastery in spin.

On Mohammed Shami Moving To ICC For Revoking Saliva Ban, R Ashwin Says: "Research..."

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has extended support to ex-teammate and star pacer Mohammed Shami, who recently urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to revoke the ban on usage of saliva on the ball in order to bring reverse swing back into the limited-overs game. Amid the ongoing Champions Trophy, Shami urged the ICC to let bowlers use saliva on the ball once again so as to bring reverse swing back into the game. The use of saliva was banned by the ICC during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

R Ashwin's Strange 'Toss Message' To Rohit Sharma, Doesn't Want India To Win. Here's Why

After losing 11 coin-tosses in a row, Rohit Sharma arrives into the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on Sunday, not knowing whether the streak would end. Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, however, wants Rohit to make it 12 toss losses in a row, backing New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner to decide how the game would start at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The strange remarks come from Ashwin as he feels India would be in a much better position mentally if skipper Rohit loses the toss again.

R Ashwin Credits India Star For "Removing All The Pressure From Virat Kohli". Not Rohit Sharma Or Shubman Gill

The partnership of Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer has worked wonders for the India in the run up to the Champions Trophy 2025 final. Kohli has been in sizzling touch, as seen from his unbeaten hundred against Pakistan and an 84 in the semi-final against Australia. Similarly, Iyer has adapted well to Dubai's slow and low pitches and is among the best middle-order batters in the tournament, if not the best. With India set to take New Zealand in the final on Saturday, Kohli and Iyer have been touted to hold the key for Rohit Sharma's side.

"May See Virat Kohli Retire": Fake Quote Attributed To R Ashwin. Star's Witty Reply

There is intense speculation over the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as India gear up to face New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. Both veterans have been serving Indian cricket for a long time and their impact on the game is well established. However, after India's Border Gavaskar Trophy loss, there were rumours whether Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were entering the final phase of their careers. Virat Kohli has been in great form in the Champions Trophy 2025 while Rohit Sharma has given India good starts, though he is yet to score big.

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R Ashwin Reveals MS Dhoni Failed To Give Him 'Gift' He Wanted For 100th Test. Later, A Surprise

R Ashwin's Champions Trophy Best XI: No Rohit Sharma Or Mohammed Shami But 3 Indians Included

R Ashwin Disagrees With ICC On 'Player Of The Tournament' Pick. "Has To Be..."

Fans Accuse R Ashwin Of Targetting Rohit Sharma's Captaincy. Ex-India Star Shuts Down Trolls

On Mohammed Shami Moving To ICC For Revoking Saliva Ban, R Ashwin Says: "Research..."

R Ashwin's Strange 'Toss Message' To Rohit Sharma, Doesn't Want India To Win. Here's Why

R Ashwin Credits India Star For "Removing All The Pressure From Virat Kohli". Not Rohit Sharma Or Shubman Gill

"May See Virat Kohli Retire": Fake Quote Attributed To R Ashwin. Star's Witty Reply