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IPL 2026: R Ashwin leaves out CSK from his top four, fourth pick comes as surprise | Cricket News

Ravichandran Ashwin (C), Ravindra Jadeja (L) and Vijay Shankar (R) (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has named his four favourites for the upcoming IPL season, notably leaving out his former franchise Chennai Super Kings. His selections come shortly after the IPL mini-auction held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi….

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‘They missed a trick’: R Ashwin questions CSK’s strategy at IPL auction | Cricket News

Chennai Super Kings (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) Ravichandran Ashwin has weighed in on the fierce bidding war for Australian all-rounder Cameron Green at the IPL 2026 mini auction, pointing out that Chennai Super Kings missed a major opportunity. Kolkata Knight Riders eventually secured Green for a record Rs 25.20 crore, making him the priciest…

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‘Other franchises were sleeping’: R Ashwin shocked as MI snap up Quinton de Kock for 1 crore | Cricket News

Quinton de Kock (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Mumbai Indians (MI) approached the IPL 2026 mini auction with the smallest available purse, just Rs 2.75 crore, after retaining most of their core squad. Despite the limited funds, they secured South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock for only Rs 1 crore, a move praised by former…

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‘If he does not perform…’: R Ashwin issues blunt review as Shubman Gill struggles in T20Is | Cricket News

India’s Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) With just seven T20Is remaining before India’s campaign at the T20 World Cup begins on February 7, Shubman Gill’s recent slump with the bat has put the team management in a tricky spot. The India vice-captain, who returned to the T20 side after missing the ODI series against South…

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‘Play Sanju Samson at No. 3’: R Ashwin sparks massive debate with surprise remark | Cricket News

Sanju Samson (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Sanju Samson once again found himself out of India’s playing XI, this time for the first T20I against South Africa, and the decision has raised fresh questions about where he stands in the team’s long-term plans. Despite his talent, Samson’s opportunities have dwindled ever since Shubman Gill cemented…

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‘Absolutely filthy’: Ashwin explains why Indian players can’t speak like Nathan Lyon after being dropped | Cricket News

Ravichandran Ashwin and Nathan Lyon NEW DELHI: Australia’s premier off-spinner Nathan Lyon stunned the cricketing world when he openly admitted he was feeling “absolutely filthy” after being dropped for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. The rare emotional outburst went viral, prompting admiration from fans for his honesty — and sparking a debate on…

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‘Stop the character assassination’: R Ashwin blasts toxic fan culture after Gautam Gambhir backlash | Cricket News

R Ashwin and Gautam Gambhir (X) Ravichandran Ashwin has delivered a pointed message to Indian cricket fans, echoing Gautam Gambhir’s recent appeal for healthier conversations on social media. Speaking on Monday, the veteran off spinner said the growing trend of personal attacks is pulling the sport into a space it was never meant to occupy,…

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‘Easy to write people off…’: R Ashwin hails Prasidh Krishna’s comeback carnage | Cricket News

India’s Prasidh Krishna celebrates (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin praised pacer Prasidh Krishna‘s performance in the third ODI between India and South Africa at Visakhapatnam. Krishna’s four-wicket haul (4/66) helped restrict South Africa to 270 runs, despite his previous expensive spell in the second ODI where he conceded 85 runs in 8.2…

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‘He can’t fit in India’s plans’: R Ashwin finally reveals why selectors are ignoring Riyan Parag for ODIs | Cricket News

Riyan Parag (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who has played alongside Riyan Parag at Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, has offered a guarded assessment of the youngster’s immediate prospects in the national ODI side. With India struggling to find late-overs firepower during the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur,…

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‘You doubted me?’: R Ashwin decodes Virat Kohli’s fiery celebrations, says legend is out to prove a point | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: A charged-up Virat Kohli is back, and Ravichandran Ashwin believes the batting icon has taken every whisper about his future “straight to the heart” — and is now batting with a point to prove. Kohli’s animated celebrations after back-to-back hundreds against South Africa have gone viral, and Ashwin says they are no coincidence,…

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