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"There's One Area Of Disappointment": What Gautam Gambhir Said On R Ashwin's Career

A legend of the game in Test cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin didn't quite earn a similar reputation in white-ball cricket despite playing over 100 ODIs and 65 T20Is for India. As Ashwin calls time on his international career, an old comment from Gautam Gambhir on the spinner's ODI stint with the team has resurfaced. While Ashwin's statistics speak for themselves in the red-ball format, Gambhir feels he should've gotten the opportunity to play more in the 50-over format for India.

After Captaining Bangladesh To 3-0 Whitewash vs West Indies, Litton Das Says 'Ready' To Lead

Stand-in captain Litton Das has expressed his willingness to take Bangladesh's long-term captaincy if offered by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Litton-led side clean swept West Indies 3-0 in the T20I series at Kingstown on Thursday to avenge their humiliating 3-0 drubbing in the ODI series. The opening batter stood up to take up the leadership role in the absence of the injured Najmul Hossain Shanto on the Carribean tour. Bangladesh handed Mehidy Hasan Miraz the captaincy of the ODI and Test teams, but for T20Is, the board turned to Litton, who impressed by skillfully managing his resources during the series sweep.

On R Ashwin's Retirement, His Childhood Coach's Big Admission: "Quite A Few..."

Following his shock retirement from international cricket, veteran player Ravichandran Ashwin's childhood coach, Sunil Subramaniam, has expressed his surprise at the decision. Ashwin bid adieu from India colours after the conclusion of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday. In the three games so far, Ashwin featured just once during the second Test, which India lost by 10 wickets. During a recent interaction, his childhood coach Subramaniam suggested that while he respects the veteran's decision, Ashwin could've easily played for a couple of years at the highest level.

Afghanistan Pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi Fined For Showing Dissent At Umpire's Decision

Afghanistan left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the second ODI of the three-match series against Zimbabwe in Harare. Farooqi was penalised for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. The violation falls under Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which addresses "showing dissent at an umpire's decision during an international match." The incident occurred in the fifth over of Zimbabwe's innings on Thursday when Farooqi showed dissent after an LBW appeal against Craig Ervine was turned down.

Eyes On Varun Chakravarthy In Vijay Hazare Trophy As India Hunt Wrist Spinner For Champions Trophy

With India set to play Champions Trophy in less than eight weeks' time, a quality wrist-spinner, a second wicketkeeper to back up Rishabh Pant and the form of key pacers will be in focus during the upcoming National One Day Championship for the Vijay Hazare Trophy starting on Saturday across the country. While the core of the 50-over team is vying for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia right now, the national showpiece has its own significance as some of the stars like Baroda all-rounder Hardik Pandya will get crucial game time.

"PCB Gained More Than BCCI": After ICC's Compromise Formula on Champions Trophy, Pakistan Legend's Mega Dig

Pakistan's former players have expressed their relief after the ICC reached a breakthrough in the Champions Trophy impasse with India playing all its matches of the mega event at a neutral venue instead of host country under a reciprocal arrangement. In return, Pakistan will also play all its games in ICC events hosted by India at a neutral venue until the ongoing cycle ends in 2027. The deadlock over the hosting of next year's Champions Trophy finally ended on Thursday.

R Ashwin Shows Off Post-Retirement Call Log, Features Sachin Tendulkar And Kapil Dev

Ravichandran Ashwin called time on a sensational international career on Tuesday, and has been showered with tribute across social media since. Retiring with 765 international wickets and 537 Test scalps - India's second-highest in both lists - Ashwin's legacy in Indian cricket has long-been cemented. Now, in a heartwarming revelation, Ashwin has revealed what is arguably the greatest hallmark of the respect he has earned. The 38-year-old took to X on Friday morning to reveal that he had received messages from Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev following his retirement.

After Considering England And Dubai, This Pakistan City To Finally Host PSL Players Draft

The PCB on Friday announced that the coastal city of Gwadar in the restive province of Balochistan will host the players draft for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on January 11. Pakistan was also contemplating England and Dubai as possible venues. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said other details like timing of the draft and venue would be shared later. Gwadar is the heart of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and has one of the most beautiful and scenic grounds in the country but due to recent attacks at its security installations and surrounding areas, it has not hosted any cricket matches.

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"There's One Area Of Disappointment": What Gautam Gambhir Said On R Ashwin's Career

After Captaining Bangladesh To 3-0 Whitewash vs West Indies, Litton Das Says 'Ready' To Lead

On R Ashwin's Retirement, His Childhood Coach's Big Admission: "Quite A Few..."

Afghanistan Pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi Fined For Showing Dissent At Umpire's Decision

Eyes On Varun Chakravarthy In Vijay Hazare Trophy As India Hunt Wrist Spinner For Champions Trophy

"PCB Gained More Than BCCI": After ICC's Compromise Formula on Champions Trophy, Pakistan Legend's Mega Dig

R Ashwin Shows Off Post-Retirement Call Log, Features Sachin Tendulkar And Kapil Dev

After Considering England And Dubai, This Pakistan City To Finally Host PSL Players Draft