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"No Disrespect To Them": Pakistan Batter's Blunt Take On Indian Bowlers

Pakistan cricket team batter Ahmed Shehzad said in a recent interaction that India currently lacks threatening bowlers but praised their batters. In thelatest episode of the Nadir Ali Podcast, Shehzad said that India have bowlers like Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja but they are not dangerous in his opinion. He drew comparisons with the Pakistan team which has historically produced world-class fast bowlers. He added that India have been successful in producing great batters over the years and the batters have received a lot of support from the team management.

"I Need Closure": R Ashwin Breaks Silence On Tweet Post India's WTC Final Defeat

The absence of Ravichandran Ashwin from India's playing XI for the World Test Championship final against Australia remained one of the biggest talking points. Ashwin, who had worked hard to succeed in the tricky English conditions, didn't even find his name on the team sheet, with Ravindra Jadeja taking up the sole spinner's spot. As the match ended in a defeat for India, Ashwin took to social media and posted a lengthy tweet. The veteran cricketer has now opened up on the feeling that prompted him to do so.

"Would Have Always Kept Ashwin...": Ex-India Star On All-Rounder's Exclusion From WTC Final's XI

Team India was thrashed by Australia in the World Test Championship, earlier this month. Playing at the Oval, the Rohit Sharma-led side faced a 209-run defeat and their hopes of winning an ICC trophy were brutally crushed. Team India's failure at another major ICC event gave rise to a lot of criticism, as many fans and experts raised questions about the side's Playing XI. The team management went with Ravindra Jadeja as their only spinner in the match, which led to the exclusion of the ace all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin.

Watch: Murugan Ashwin Takes Stunning Backward Running Catch In TNPL Match

Dindigul Dragons registered a thumping victory by seven wickets over Siechem Madurai Panthers in their Tamil Nadu Premier League match on Sunday in Dindigul. Opting to bowl first, the Dragons bundled out the Panthers for just 123. Later, the hosts comfortably chased down the target in just 14.1 overs with seven wickets in hand. Despite being on the losing side, there was one act from the Panthers that completely stunned the fans. It was a flying catch from the leg-spinner Murugan Ashwin to dismiss S Arun.

"My Father Goes Through Twice The Trauma I Do": Ravichandran Ashwin

One of the greats of the modern game, Ravichandran Ashwin has had quite a journey. From being central to India's plans across formats to becoming a specialist, before eventually returning to white-ball cricket, the off-spinner has had a roller-coaster of a ride. After Ashwin was snubbed for a spot in India's playing XI for the World Test Championship final against Australia, his absence became one of the biggest talking points on social media. The veteran cricketer, who has found himself in such positions on multiple occasions, opened up about the 'trauma' he and his family have gone through over the years and the 'overthinker' tag that has been given to him.

Watch: Murugan Ashwin Takes Stunning Backward Running Catch In TNPL Match

Dindigul Dragons registered a thumping victory by seven wickets over Siechem Madurai Panthers in their Tamil Nadu Premier League match on Sunday in Dindigul. Opting to bowl first, the Dragons bundled out the Panthers for just 123. Later, the hosts comfortably chased down the target in just 14.1 overs with seven wickets in hand. Despite being on the losing side, there was one act from the Panthers that completely stunned the fans. It was a flying catch from the leg-spinner Murugan Ashwin to dismiss S Arun.

"They Are Colleagues..": Ravichandran Ashwin On Dynamics Inside Indian Dressing Room

Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin did not find a place in the Indian team for the all-important World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia. As a result, the Indian team paid the price as Australia posted a strong first innings total, before restricting India to low scores in both innings to clinch the title. Several current and former cricketers had questioned the team's decision to drop Ashwin, calling it a blunder.

"So Much Depth": Venkatesh Prasad's Heartfelt Post On Ravichandran Ashwin Goes Viral

Former Indian cricket team fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad posted a heartfelt message for Ravichandran Ashwin after the latter opened up about his exclusion from India's World Test Championship (WTC) Final squad. The Rohit Sharma-led side decided to play just one spinner in the form of Ravindra Jadeja but the decision backfired as they were defeated by Australia at the Oval. Ashwin recently spoke about the entire incident and Prasad extended his support to the veteran India spinner. "So much depth, empathy and awareness. What a champion is @ashwinravi99, on the field and off it," he tweeted.

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"No Disrespect To Them": Pakistan Batter's Blunt Take On Indian Bowlers

"I Need Closure": R Ashwin Breaks Silence On Tweet Post India's WTC Final Defeat

"Would Have Always Kept Ashwin...": Ex-India Star On All-Rounder's Exclusion From WTC Final's XI

Watch: Murugan Ashwin Takes Stunning Backward Running Catch In TNPL Match

"My Father Goes Through Twice The Trauma I Do": Ravichandran Ashwin

Watch: Murugan Ashwin Takes Stunning Backward Running Catch In TNPL Match

"They Are Colleagues..": Ravichandran Ashwin On Dynamics Inside Indian Dressing Room

"So Much Depth": Venkatesh Prasad's Heartfelt Post On Ravichandran Ashwin Goes Viral