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"Ravichandran Ashwin Should Be Conferred Khel Ratna Award": Congress MP's Big Request

Congress MP Vijay Vasanth took to his official social media handle and urged the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya to felicitate former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. India's celebrated off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed his decision to retire from international cricket moments after the Brisbane Test ended in a draw on Wednesday. "I have written to the Hon'ble Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, requesting that R. Ashwin be conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. His exceptional contributions to Indian cricket and remarkable achievements on the field make him truly deserving of this honour," Vijay Vasanth wrote in a post on X.

"R Ashwin Not Treated Fairly, Rohit Sharma Said...": Ex CSK Star Makes Bold Claim

One of India's finest cricketers of this generation, Ravichandran Ashwin stunned the sporting world with his abrupt retirement announcement after the end of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. Ashwin, who bows out as India's second-highest wicket-taker across formats, didn't even get to feature in a farewell game, as he decided it was time for him to say goodbye to the international stage. While many theories have emerged behind Ashwin's exit, former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Subramaniam Badrinath has claimed that the spinner was unhappy for quite some time.

After Ravichandran Ashwin, Floodgates Opened For Big Retirements? Report Says, "Summer Of 2025..."

After 288 matches and more than 750 wickets, ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin decided to call it quits as far as international cricket is concerned. He signed off with a staggering 537 wickets in 106 Tests, ending his career as India's second-highest wicket-taker in the format after the legendary Anil Kumble (619). Ashwin's retirement announcement came as a shock to many, including star batter Virat Kohli, while India captain Rohit Sharma was aware of the decision before the start of the ongoing series Down Under.

Rohit Sharma To Follow R Ashwin's Lead And Retire? India Skipper Says "My Body..."

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that he will not be following R Ashwin's lead and retiring from international cricket during the ongoing Test series against Australia. Rohit has not enjoyed a good run of form lately and his horrible show has resulted in a lot of criticism from both fans and experts alike. Ashwin announced his retirement in the post-match press conference after the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane. When asked if Rohit will follow suit, he said that his numbers have not been good lately but as long as his body and mind are moving well, he will keep on playing for India.

Ravichandran Ashwin's Mother In Tears As India Star Returns Home After Shock Retirement. Video

Just a day after announcing his shock retirement from international cricket, legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin landed in his hometown, Chennai, on Thursday. On Wednesday, Ashwin made a shocking decision to bid adieu from the sport in the midst of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India captain Rohit Sharma, during a post-match press conference, confirmed that Ashwin will return home and will not be travelling to Melbourne for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He landed at the Madras International Airport in the early hours of Thursday.

India hope misfiring top order will come good after Gabba jailbreak

A jailbreak at the Gabba has brought a palpable sense of relief in the India camp, while giving rise to hope their misfiring top order will finally come good in more batting-friendly conditions in the final two tests against Australia.

"High Time NCA Gives Update": Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On Mohammed Shami's Prolonged Absence

India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said it is high time the NCA provides clarity on Mohammed Shami's fitness, emphasising that he won't risk fielding the pacer in the ongoing Border Gavaskar series until they are sure of his condition. Shami made his comeback from injury during the recently-concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and has also been named in Bengal's squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, starting Saturday. "It's high time somebody from NCA talks about him. Really, that's our National Cricket Academy where he is doing his rehab. Those guys are the ones who need to come up and give us some kind of update," Rohit said during the post-match press conference.

Watch: Just-Retired Ravichandran Ashwin Returns To Chennai From Brisbane

A day after announcing his retirement from international cricket midway into the Test series against Australia, India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made a quiet early-morning return to the country in Chennai on Thursday. Ashwin could be seen was escorted out of the Chennai International Airport by local officials as fans took photographs before he left with his family without talking to the waiting media. Ashwin on Wednesday announced retirement with immediate effect in the middle of the five-match Test series that is locked 1-1 after three games. He will continue to play club cricket, including the IPL, where he will return to play for Chennai Super Kings next year.

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"Ravichandran Ashwin Should Be Conferred Khel Ratna Award": Congress MP's Big Request

"R Ashwin Not Treated Fairly, Rohit Sharma Said...": Ex CSK Star Makes Bold Claim

After Ravichandran Ashwin, Floodgates Opened For Big Retirements? Report Says, "Summer Of 2025..."

Rohit Sharma To Follow R Ashwin's Lead And Retire? India Skipper Says "My Body..."

Ravichandran Ashwin's Mother In Tears As India Star Returns Home After Shock Retirement. Video

India hope misfiring top order will come good after Gabba jailbreak

"High Time NCA Gives Update": Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On Mohammed Shami's Prolonged Absence

Watch: Just-Retired Ravichandran Ashwin Returns To Chennai From Brisbane