R Ashwin and Hardik Pandya (Photo by PTI and BCCI) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned a key decision by Hardik Pandya during Indian Premier League 2026, after Mumbai Indians’ loss to Chennai Super Kings. The debate centers around Pandya asking young pacer Krish Bhagat to bowl crucial death overs, which went … Read more
Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya, left, and Tilak Varma (PTI Photo) Tilak Varma announced himself in emphatic fashion with his maiden IPL century, an innings that not only powered Mumbai Indians to a crucial win but also drew high praise from Ravichandran Ashwin.Chasing momentum after a difficult run, Mumbai found their spark through Tilak’s unbeaten … Read more
Rajasthan Royals’ skipper Riyan Parag (ANI Photo) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has come down heavily on Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag, questioning his decision-making in the defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashvin did not hold back while dissecting a crucial moment involving Ravindra Jadeja. Despite Jadeja conceding … Read more
PSL drama over Usman Tariq pause (Screengrab) Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has come out in support of Daryl Mitchell after the New Zealand batter raised concerns over Usman Tariq’s unusual delivery pause during a Pakistan Super League PSL 2026 clash in Karachi.The incident occurred during the match between Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindi, where Mitchell … Read more
Chennai Super Kings’ Matt Henry and teammates (ANI Photo) Chennai Super Kings head into a crucial clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday, looking to bounce back after a disappointing five-wicket loss to Punjab Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Despite posting 209 on the board, powered by a fluent 73 off 43 balls from … Read more
Ajinkya Rahane (Image: IPL) Ajinkya Rahane etched his name into the record books as he became the 11th cricketer to play 200 matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The milestone came during Kolkata Knight Riders’ clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 at the Eden Gardens.Rahane, who made his IPL debut in 2008 for … Read more
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting chats with captain Shreyas Iyer. (AP photo) NEW DELHI: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin heaped praise on Ricky Ponting for a decisive team selection call after Punjab Kings edged past Gujarat Titans in a tense IPL 2026 clash, stating that the legendary Australian “once again proved right.”Punjab secured a … Read more
Arjun Tendulkar and Ashwin (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: With Lucknow Super Giants already boasting a star-studded pace arsenal, Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary Sachin Tendulkar, may struggle for opportunities in his new team, according to former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin. LSG have Mayank Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan and Akash … Read more
Cameron Green of Australia during a nets session at Lord’s Cricket Ground on June 09, 2025 in London, England. (Photo/Getty Images) Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin raised concerns over player workload and suggested that franchises should have the option to reduce payments if contracted roles are … Read more
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Ravichandran Ashwin has given a strong early endorsement of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title defence, insisting the franchise has assembled a squad capable of adding another IPL crown in the next couple of seasons. After ending a 17-year title drought in 2025, RCB enter IPL 2026 carrying the weight of … Read more