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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Ravichandran Ashwin wants to part ways with CSK, informs franchise about his decision: Report
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the mega auction before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, has decided to part ways with the five-time champions. The 38-year-old endured a torrid time in this year's edition of the tournament, taking just seven wickets in nine matches. The off-spinner was picked up by CSK for INR 9.75 crore in the mega auction; however, he failed to live up to the billing. Ravichandran Ashwin decides to part ways with CSK. (REUTERS) According to a report in Cricbuzz, Ashwin has decided to part ways with CSK and has already informed the franchise about his decision. However, the reason behind Ashwin's decision is not known at the moment. The veteran spinner is also likely to give up his role as the Director of Operations at the CSK Academy. He has held this position for the past year. If Ashwin decides to join another franchise, continuing in the CSK role could present a conflict of interest situation. According to Cricbuzz, Ashwin is keen to avoid such a situation and hence, he has decided to leave the role. It remains to be seen whether Ashwin is traded to another franchise or whether he enters the pool for the mini auction, set to take place later this year. In the 2025 season, Ashwin failed to set the stage on fire, and his underwhelming returns with the ball were one of the major reasons the management benched him for a few games. The seasoned off-spinner was utilised in the powerplay, but Ashwin leaked runs, letting the opposition off the hook. After the season came to an end, even Ashwin admitted to not having an ideal season, stating the need for getting better inside the powerplay. Also Read: R Ashwin gives Ben Stokes a taste of his own medicine after England left handicapped at Oval Speaking about international cricket, Ashwin bid adieu to the game following the Gabba Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He called time on his career after the third Test against Australia as he finished as the second-highest wicket-taker for India across all three formats of the game. MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad meet in Chennai On Thursday, top CSK officials, along with skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and MS Dhoni, held a meeting. All the concerned individuals have been meeting in Chennai over the past few days to discuss the upcoming IPL season and the strategy going ahead. Ashwin made his long-awaited return to CSK in the IPL 2025 season after spending nine editions with different teams. Between 2016 and 2024, Ashwin represented teams like Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, and Rajasthan Royals. Ashwin started off his IPL journey with CSK, spending his first six seasons with the MS Dhoni-led side. Earlier, it was reported that Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson had also requested the franchise to release him ahead of the 2026 edition of the tournament.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Greg Chappell's challenge for Gautam Gambhir's go-to man after England series high: 'I'll be surprised if he doesn't...'
As fans continue to soak in India's terrific narrow win over England, which helped them draw the series 2-2 for the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, one can't help but imagine the grit and courage this young team under Shubman Gill displayed. Not many gave them a chance to win – with some doubters even certain of a 5-0 whitewash – but after 25 days of intense cricket, Gill proved he is the right man to lead India. The captain led from the front, racking up a mountain of runs – 754 to be precise – setting the perfect example for the rest of the batters to shine through. Gautam Gambhir, left, with Washington Sundar(AFP) As Sourav Ganguly pointed out, the kind of domination that the Indian batters produced hasn't been witnessed in England in nearly two decades. As many as six different batters scored centuries, some hitting multiple and double hundreds. Barring Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair, the entire top six contributed. Yashasvi Jaiswal grew in reputation as India's next big Test batter, while KL Rahul once again lived up to his moniker of Mr. Dependable. Rishabh Pant was back to his belligerent best, and Ravindra Jadeja's batting stocks exploded like never before. However, the one surprise package that India didn't expect to fire through was Washington Sundar. India's head coach Gautam Gambhir faced plenty of flak for playing Washington ahead of Kuldeep Yadav to prove why having more batting depth is the way to go about it. But that Sundar's batting will nourish in the manner it did was a pleasant surprise. Playing in four out of the five Tests showed Gambhir's belief in his go-to man, and Sundar more than lived up to his performance, scoring 284 runs with one fifty and a hundred, and picking seven wickets. At 25, Sundar has featured in 13 Tests for India, but Australia great Greg Chappell expects the all-rounder to at least play 50 of them. Sundar made his Test debut for India against Australia in the famous Gabba Test in 2021, but cut to today in 2025, he has only been part of the Playing XI in 12 more. Chappell expects him to play Tests for India more frequently and become the team's No. 1 all-rounder. "I will be surprised if Washington Sundar doesn't establish himself as the team's premier all-rounder, who I expect to play in excess of 50 Tests," he wrote in his column for ESPNcricinfo. Why Washington Sundar is India's future For the longest time, Sundar's omission was given, considering Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja were India's two leading spinners. However, the legendary Ashwin's retirement has opened the gates for him to take over. In the home series against New Zealand, Sundar grabbed 16 wickets, including career-best figures of 7/59. Gambhir has always been high on Sundar for what he brings to the table – an off-spinner who can score handy runs with the bat. However, whatever the England Tests have shown, Sundar can flourish in both departments. Sundar's effort of 4/22 may have gone in vain as England edged India by 22 runs at Lord's, but it was a precursor of things to come. In what proved to be a pivotal knock in Manchester, Sundar and Jadeja forged an unbeaten 200-plus partnership, steering India to a remarkable draw with both hitting their respective centuries. Just a day earlier, with the top order crumbling to 0/2, such a result seemed unimaginable.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: Sunil Gavaskar flaunts his 'lucky jacket' after India level series 2-2 against England at The Oval
Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar had more than just analysis to offer during the thrilling conclusion to the IND vs ENG Test series; he brought his now-famous 'lucky jacket' back into the spotlight. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As India clinched a dramatic six-run victory in the fifth and final Test at The Oval to draw the series 2-2, Gavaskar's exuberant reaction inside the commentary box went viral, adding a delightful personal touch to a historic moment. When Mohammed Siraj dismissed Gus Atkinson to wrap up England's innings at 367, sealing the Test match and levelling the series, the cameras caught Gavaskar proudly pointing to his white jacket, the same one he wore during India's iconic win at the Gabba in 2021. Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj press conference: India stars answer all questions 'Lucky jacket!' he exclaimed, his face lit up with joy. The moment, captured live, quickly took over social media as fans shared his excitement. Watch: Gavaskar had hinted at this earlier in the series. After Day 3, he told Shubman Gill: "Tomorrow, I am going to wear my lucky jacket which I wore in Australia, the white jacket for the Gabba Test. I have got it only for that. All the best, God bless you." Rain delayed play, pushing the final day into Monday, and sure enough, Gavaskar was ready in his signature white. As Siraj delivered a stunning five-wicket haul, the jacket's lucky charm seemed to work its magic again. "I kept this lucky jacket on this tour only for the series decider," Gavaskar later said during the post-match show. The match itself was a classic, with India defending 374 runs. Siraj (5/104) and Prasidh Krishna (4/126) rose to the occasion. Siraj finished the series with 23 wickets, the most across both teams. India's comeback from 1-2 down capped off a thrilling series and gave Gavaskar's jacket yet another legendary chapter.
India Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Watch: Wearing lucky jacket, Sunil Gavaskar erupts in joy after India win Oval Test
A visibly elated Sunil Gavaskar leapt in celebration inside the commentary box as India sealed a thrilling six-run victory over England at The Oval, drawing the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2 and capping off one of the most gripping Test series in recent former India captain was in the commentary box when Mohammed Siraj took the final wicket, dismissing Gus Atkinson to seal the series-levelling win at the Oval. Moments later, Gavaskar pointed proudly to the white jacket he was wearing - the same one he had worn during India's famous win at the Gabba in jacket!" he exclaimed, beaming with joy. The clip has since been widely shared on social media, capturing a moment of pure emotion from one of Indian cricket's most respected voices. England vs India, 5th Test Day 5 HighlightsGavaskar had told Shubman Gill after play on Day 3 that he would be bringing out the jacket with the series on the line. "Tomorrow, I am going to wear my lucky jacket which I wore in Australia, the white jacket for the Gabba Test. I have got it only for that. All the best, God bless you," he said with a rain pushed the final day into Monday, Gavaskar wore the jacket once more. And as Siraj led India to one of their greatest overseas wins, the jacket's legend grew stronger.A win carved in . A moment owned byScenes from the commentary box as India do the improbable #SonySportsNetwork #ENGvIND #NayaIndia #DhaakadIndia #TeamIndia #ExtraaaInnings Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) August 4, 2025"I kept this lucky jacket on this tour only for the series decider," Gavaskar said later during the post-match win itself was the narrowest by runs in India's Test history - just six runs separating the two teams at the end. England, needing 35 more runs with four wickets in hand, looked favourites at the start of play. But Siraj had other in with intensity from the very first ball, Siraj struck twice in his opening over and continued to apply pressure throughout his spell. He finished with match figures of 9 for 149 and was named Player of the Match - a deserving recognition for his tireless effort in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested due to workload Krishna offered solid support from the other end, and together the duo closed out what will go down as one of India's finest Test wins away from the players embraced on the field, Gavaskar's quiet celebration in the commentary box - pointing to a jacket worn with belief and a touch of superstition - added a personal, almost poetic note to a day that Indian cricket fans won't forget anytime soon.- EndsYou May Also Like
News18
6 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Gavaskar, As Promised To Gill, Flaunts His 'Lucky Jacket' After India's Win At Oval
Last Updated: Sunil Gavaskar was in the commentary box when Siraj cleaned up Gus Atkinson with an inswinging Yorker to seal the win. Team India pulled off a remarkable heist at The Oval on Monday, stunning England with a 6-run win. The series was on the line while Shubman Gill and his boys fought like warriors. England needed 35 runs with 4 wickets in hand, but Mohammed Siraj rose to the occasion and decimated the opposition's lower order. A couple of days ago, when the Indian batters controlled the innings and set England a target of 374, legendary Sunil Gavaskar met Indian captain Shubman Gill after the play and gifted him a few souvenirs – a cap and a t-shirt with his initials 'SG' – for piling up a mountain of runs in the series. Besides congratulating Gill, Gavaskar also mentioned that he would wear his white jacket that he donned during the final day of the Gabba Test in 2021, which India had won by 3 wickets and created history. On the final day of the fifth Test, Gavaskar turned up to call the game with that same white jacket. He was in the commentary box when Siraj cleaned up Gus Atkinson with an inswinging Yorker to seal the win. 'Lucky Jacket! I promised Shubman Gill that I will wear this," a joyful Gavaskar said on air. Mohammed Siraj emerged as the hero as India edged past England by six runs in a thrilling fifth Test at The Oval, levelling the five-match series 2-2. England needed just 35 runs with four wickets in hand on the final day, but Siraj's fiery spell of 3 for 9 dismantled the hosts, finishing with 5 for 104. The series, played in under seven weeks, was packed with drama—starting with England's 371-run chase at Headingley. India bounced back at Edgbaston before England led 2-1 with a win at Lord's. The fourth Test ended in a tense draw. Siraj ended the series with 23 wickets. Despite centuries from Root (105) and Brook (111), England's collapse from 301-3 to 368 all out cost them the match. (With Agency Inputs) view comments 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.
