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R Ashwin "Could Take Over ICC Or BCCI": Huge Prediction Made On Spin Great

As Ravichandran Ashwin, one of cricket's most celebrated spinners, left fans and experts shocked by his sudden exit from international cricket, the former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif showered huge praise on the India star for his tactical acumen and sharp cricketing brain, saying the 38-year-old has the ability to "take over the BCCI and ICC in future". Ashwin called time on his prolific career at the end of the Gabba Test, which ended in a draw on Wednesday, leaving a rich legacy as one of India's finest match-winners. His last international game was the day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide, where he took 1-53 in his 18 overs and made 29 runs with the bat in the losing cause.

"Rohit Sharma Had To Persuade Him": Sunil Gavaskar Doubts R Ashwin's Drive Amid Anil Kumble Record Talks

Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket came as a shock to many, but not former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, who suggested that the announcement was always on the cards due to the lack of opportunities. Ashwin brought the curtains down on his illustrious career that stretched for more than 14 years. Gavaskar was of the opinion that Ashwin's exclusion from the team for the Tests against Australia in Perth and Gabba played a key role in making the retirement midway through the series.

"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.

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.

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.

"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.

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R Ashwin "Could Take Over ICC Or BCCI": Huge Prediction Made On Spin Great

"Rohit Sharma Had To Persuade Him": Sunil Gavaskar Doubts R Ashwin's Drive Amid Anil Kumble Record Talks

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

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

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

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