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Having to sit out of Tests eventually got to me, Ashwin tells Dravid
Last Updated: Mumbai, Aug 21 (PTI) Having to sit out of Test matches on away tours 'eventually got to me", says Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin of his abrupt international retirement in the middle of the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Ashwin, only the second Indian bowler to have taken over 500 Test wickets after Anil Kumble, surprised everyone by announcing his retirement after the third Test in Brisbane last December. 'I was pretty old, I must admit. But going on tours, and having to just sit out (a) lot more, eventually got to me," Ashwin told former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid in a chat on his YouTube channel. 'I mean, not in terms of not wanting to contribute to the team, but you're thinking if I would rather be at home, spending time with children. They are also growing up, and what am I actually doing? So I just felt like okay… In my head, I always decided that I would retire at 34-35. But just the fact that I could not play a lot in between…" he added. Ashwin, who made his Test debut in November 2011, took 383 wickets in India in 65 Tests and in 40 away matches, he grabbed another 150 wickets. He took four wickets in the only neutral Test — the 2019-21 World Test Championship final against New Zealand in UK. Meanwhile, Dravid said Rohit Sharma's ability to stay calm, care deeply about his team and communicate clearly his thoughts and ideas stood out for him, as the two became one of the most successful captain-coach pairings in the national team's history. With Rohit and Dravid at the helm, the Indian team enjoyed a terrific run particularly in white-ball cricket as the side made it to the final of the ODI World Cup in 2023 and won the T20 World Cup the following year. 'It was really good. The thing with Rohit that I always felt was that he deeply cared about the team and he was, right from the first day, he was very clear about how he wanted to run the team and what was important to him," Dravid said. 'And that's really important in any relationship between a captain and a coach, especially the way I coach. I always like to believe that it should be the captain's team." 'I've been a player, and I've been a captain as well, but a captain has to lead in terms of the direction he wants to go in, and you have to support him and help him in that," he added. Dravid said Rohit was 'very clear" about what he wanted from the team and how it should operate, adding that his experience also helped. 'You sometimes need to help a captain in terms of getting that clarity and understanding what is required," Dravid said. 'But with Rohit, I thought he was very clear about what he wanted from the team, how he wanted the environment to be, how he wanted the atmosphere to be, and how he wanted things to run," Dravid said. 'He had so much experience over the years, and that really helped. He was very clear on those things," he added. Dravid said he understood the requirement was to create a comfortable environment for Rohit to operate. 'For me, it was just working with him on challenging him at times on certain things, but also just working with him to ensure that you know, he was able to be comfortable in that space," Dravid said. 'Because I knew once he was comfortable in that space, then he was going to perform and he was going to get everyone else to perform." Former India captain Dravid said being able to chat with Rohit on non-cricket matters also helped them as a pair. 'I just enjoyed sort of getting to know him as a person and chatting with him. There were a lot of times (during) our conversations, we were comfortable enough to be able to sit and have conversations with each other without having to talk only cricket," he said. 'It felt easy spending time in the evening with him to have a meal, you know, I wasn't forced or it wasn't like, 'oh, we have to convince it and have a meeting'," he added. 'Having seen him as an U-19 kid and given him his first gap as a cricketer to see how he grew as a person and as a leader was actually really nice," Dravid said. PTI DDV DDV AH AH (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
Time of India
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ICC Women's World Cup: Cops set tough terms for KSCA to host matches
The Karnataka state police department has identified 17 requirements that need to be met before the stadium is reassessed and declared fit to host international matches(Photo by) Bengaluru: In a fresh jolt to the Karnataka State Cricket Association's (KSCA) aspiration of hosting ICC Women's World Cup matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the state police department has identified 17 requirements that need to be met before the stadium is reassessed and declared fit to host international matches. According to sources, the police department wrote to KSCA on Tuesday with a timeline of 15 days to fulfill the requirements that were put together after the police department inspected the facilities at the 51-year-old venue. The checks and balances have been put in place after a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory on June 4 left 11 dead. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! In the letter, reviewed by TOI, police have flagged parking, medical facilities, fire, women's safety, and security measures as key concerns. Given that the stadium is situated in the heart of the city, some of the remedial measures seem far-fetched. Incidentally, the stadium has been without power for over a month for failing to comply with the fire safety norms. According to the schedule issued by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the city is slated to host five matches, including the tournament opener on Sept 3 and the final on Nov 2. Parking woes are the first issue addressed in the letter. KSCA has been asked to provide both four-wheeler and two-wheeler parking facilities for spectators during matches. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Susan Boyle Is Now so Thin and Looks Beautiful! Undo To avoid congestion on the roads, the stadium authorities have been asked to earmark drop-off and pick-up areas. One of the grey areas identified in the report is the use of footpaths for entry and exit, which leads to traffic snarls. Outlining the fact that many of the stadium gates are narrow, the report states, "All entrances and exits shall be at least six feet wide with bumps, dips and steps repaired to facilitate easy entry and exit for spectators." Addressing safety concerns, the report states that, since there are no designated safe areas in the event of an emergency, an area needs to be identified for the same. A requirement of baggage scanners at all entry points with CCTV coverage and a long-term backup has been laid down. For better accountability, setting up a real-time crowd flow monitoring system has been mandated. Medical facilities were a talking point in the aftermath of the stampede. Addressing the issue, a permanent medical arrangement as per triage rules has been recommended, along with an adequate number of ambulances, and separate routes for ambulances need to be earmarked as well. Poll Do you think the Karnataka State Cricket Association will meet the police requirements in time for the Women's World Cup? Yes, they will manage it No, they will struggle With a little over a month left for the marquee event, it will be a race against time for the depleted KSCA administration to put its house in order. Talking PointsProvide parking facilitiesSeparate routes for spectatorsIdentify safe places for disaster management Install bag scanners at all gates In-stadium stakeholders to obtain a police verification certificate Real-time crowd-flow monitoring system Separate entry for women and children Permanent medical facilities Audit on fire extinguishers, electrical equipment and connections Separate entry and exit for players Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
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Rahul, Siraj In Duleep Trophy? BCCI Cracks Whip On States For Excluding Them
Last Updated: BCCI domestic cricket, Duleep Trophy, Indian cricket team selection, state cricket associations, KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, central contracts The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has cracked the whip on the state associations for not selecting the available national stars, KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj and Washington Sundar, among others, for the upcoming 2025 Duleep Trophy season. In an email to all state associations, the BCCI's general manager of cricket operations, Abey Kuruvilla, reminded them of the need to uphold the competition's prestige by selecting the best available players. It follows the BCCI's orders from last season, making playing domestic cricket mandatory for all international stars during their breaks from the Indian team, as a condition for getting recognised by central contracts. 'To uphold its prestige and ensure the highest quality of competition, it's imperative that all currently available India players are selected for their respective zonal teams. Requesting the Zonal Convenors to ensure that all the current India players who are available to play Duleep trophy should be picked," Kuruvilla wrote in the email, as quoted by The Indian Express. The Duleep Trophy is a Zonal tournament with six zones. Teams are picked by Zonal selectors who are picked from the state associations. 'Participation in domestic matches: All players, contracted or otherwise, who make themselves available for selection into Team India, shall participate in domestic matches conducted by BCCI. In case any player opts not to participate in any domestic cricket tournaments in spite of availability, he/she shall not be considered for selection unless a prior recommendation is obtained to skip the match/tournament from the National coach and the chairman of selection committee, and prior approval from the BCCI. In case any leave is granted, the same shall be considered on the basis of some valid and cogent reason," he added. The Duleep Trophy begins on August 28. It's unclear whether South Zone picks an updated squad. The report said that some zonal selectors are hesitant about picking international players because they believe the tournament is a good chance to give opportunities to those who work hard in Ranji Trophy all year along. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
