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IND vs AUS - Ashwin has always been a bit of a thorn for our side: Starc

Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc has paid a glorious tribute to the just-retired India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, saying he has been "a bit of a thorn" for their side in some of the memorable contests Down Under. Ashwin, India's premier off-spinner, on Wednesday surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement in the middle of the Test series against Australia. He retired from the game as the second-highest wicket-taker for India in Tests with 537 scalps from 106 matches, placing him only behind the legendary Anil Kumble (619 wickets). Ashwin played 23 Tests against Australia from 2011 to 2024, taking 115 scalps, including a 10-wicket and seven five-wicket hauls. He also played a big in India's stunning series win in 2020-21. "He (Ashwin) has always been a bit of a thorn in our side over in India and played a part in series here in Australia. It's been a fantastic career and I'm sure it will be celebrated that way," Starc told SEN Radio after the third Test her

Australian top-three seriously out of form, should go back to basics: Healy

Ahead of the crucial Boxing Day Test against India from December 26, legendary wicketkeeper Ian Healy has pointed out the serious lack of form of the top-three Australian batters and advised them to go to the basics and perform if they want to continue in the team. Australia made 445 in the first innings of the rain truncated third Test at Brisbane with Travis Head and Steve Smith smashing centuries but the home team did miserably in the second innings before declaring at 89 for 7. The match ended in a draw with the five-match Test series level at 1-1. "I don't see them (Australia) regressing going into Melbourne, but they are out of form, they're seriously out of form," Healy told SEN Radio. Openers Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney and one-drop batter Marnus Labuschagne performed below expectations at the Gabba before Smith and Head halted the slide with centuries in the first innings. The second innings was even worse with the top three managing just 13 runs. "Questions have got

Ashwin returns to Chennai after announcing his retirement in Brisbane

A day after announcing his retirement from international cricket midway into the Test series against Australia, India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made a quiet early-morning return to the country here on Thursday. Ashiwn could be seen was escorted out of the Chennai International Airport by local officials as fans took photographs before he left with his family without talking to the waiting media. Ashwin on Wednesday announced retirement with immediate effect in the middle of the five-match Test series that is locked 1-1 after three games. He will continue to play club cricket, including the IPL, where he will return to play for Chennai Super Kings next year. He signed off as the second-highest wicket-taker for India in Tests with 537 scalps in 106 games, placing him only behind the great Anil Kumble (619 wickets) in the overall statistics. "I do feel there is bit of punch left in me as a cricketer but I would like to showcase that in club level cricket," Ashwin said in a brief

Not Sachin or Kohli: Ashwin is the greatest match winner for India in Tests

Ashwin's career statistics speak volumes about his impact. Over 106 Test matches, he took 537 wickets, securing his place as the seventh-highest wicket-taker of all time.

Ashwin's Farewell: No talks with selectors, retirement expected post-NZ

"If I am not needed right now in the series, I am better off saying goodbye to the game," R Ashwin told India skipper Rohit Sharma before his surprise international retirement, refusing to let anyone else write his script after 14 years of service to the game. It is understood that retirement was on his mind after the home series against New Zealand, which India shockingly lost 0-3. He had made it clear to the team management that if he was not guaranteed a place in the playing eleven during the Australia series, he would not even travel Down Under. India played Washington Sundar ahead of Ashwin in Perth before the veteran returned for the pink ball Test, at Rohit's insistence. Ravindra Jadeja played in the Brisbane Test and as Rohit stated after the drawn third Test in Gabba, nobody knew how the squad would shape up for the remaining two games in Melbourne and Sydney. "There was no nudge from the selection committee. Ashwin is a legend in Indian cricket and he has the right to tak

IND vs AUS: Momentum still neutral, says Cummins; showers praise on Ashwin

Australia captain Pat Cummins is not bothered if India walked away with momentum from the drawn third Test but is pleased that they did not let the visitors exploit better batting conditions in the first innings. Australia, who largely controlled the third Test, declared their second innings at 89/7 to set India a 275-run target but rian prevented an exciting climax. "(I) can't say I've ever been scared of momentum don't really care about that. I think we can take a lot from this week," he told media after the end of the contest. "A couple of great partnerships, to be sent in on a (fresh) wicket and score 450 (445) and then managing to bowl India out for 250 (260) when the wicket, the conditions were probably a little bit better. We can take a lot from that," he said. Ashwin is one of the all time greats ====================== While the contest expectedly ended in a draw with the series tied 1-1, India's spin great Ashwin announced his immediate retirement from international ...

IND vs AUS: Here's why Gavaskar criticises Ashwin's retirement timing

Speaking to broadcasters Star Sports, Gavaskar compared Ashwin's decision to MS Dhoni's mid-series retirement in 2014-15

Wickets to key records: Complete list of Ashwin's achievements in cricket

Ashwin featured in 287 international matches for India, including 106 Tests, 116 ODIs and 65 T20Is

Legends react to R Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket

Indian all-rounder announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect following the third Test between India and Australia at Brisbane

IND vs AUS: Travis Head believes he will be available for Boxing Day Test

Travis Head is continuing the purple patch of form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy and already has two centuries to his name in three games

Haven't batted well: Rohit opens up on his batting form | IND vs AUS

A bigger challenge for Rohit now is adapting to the middle order after KL Rahul's solid performances, which have seen him take over the opening slot.

India's 2nd highest wicket-taker, Ashwin retires from international cricket

Ashwin retires from the game as the second highest wicket-taker for India in Tests with 537 scalps in 106 games, leaving him only behind Anil Kumble (619 wickets). He

IND vs AUS: India captain Rohit wants NCA to give update on Shami's fitness

Shami, India's premier fast bowler, has been sidelined for months due to a knee injury. His last Test appearance came during India's loss to Australia in the World Test Championship final in June 2023

Top memorable moments of Ravichandran Ashwin in the Indian jersey

Ashwin featured in 106 Tests for India, in which he took 537 wickets with the ball and amassed 3,503 runs with the bat

'Convinced him to stay for Adelaide': Rohit said on Ashwin's retirement

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma also talked about Ashwin as a person and about the kind of character he has had over the years.

R Ashwin retires!! Kohli's emotional hug goes viral on social media

The visuals from the dressing room saw Virat Kohli having a deep conversation with the spinner and then went on to hug him in what seemed to be an emotional moment between the two.

India vs Australia HIGHLIGHTS, 3rd Test Day 5: Match ended in a draw; series level 1-1

India vs Australia 3rd Test SCORECARD: Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket.

India tops the list in Brisbane's highest successful run-chase in Tests

India's 329 runs chase during India tour of Australia 2020-21 is the highest successful run-chase in Test matches at The Gabba in Brisbane

IND vs AUS: Here's how Australia can churn a result on Day 5 of 3rd Test

Should the rain relent and gift even one session of play, Australia could seize the moment by declaring without facing a single delivery (forfeit an inning), as per the rules outlined by the MCC.

Draw, win or washout: What to expect on final day of IND vs AUS 3rd Test?

With the play stopped at the moment, the Aussies could possibly forfeit their innings without facing a single delivery and push for a win if the weather allows for at least one session to be played.