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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.

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

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.

Heartbreaks and triumphs: Top 5 moments for Team India in cricket in 2024

From a historic T20 World Cup win to being clean-swept at home by New Zealand, these were the highlights of the Indian men's cricket team in 2024

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

'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.

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.

Stokes out with hamstring injury as New Zealand defeat England by 423 runs

Captain Ben Stokes was unable to bat because of a hamstring injury on Tuesday as England slumped to a 423-run loss to New Zealand before tea on the fourth day on the third cricket Test. Stokes strained his left hamstring while bowling on the third day and could not take the field as England was bowled out for 234 as it chased an impossible target of 658 for victory. New Zealand's winning margin matched its largest test win by runs of a 423-run win over Sri Lanka in 2018 and prevented England from completing a series whitewash. England had an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series after winning the first test by eight wickets and the second by 323 runs. You can't fault any of the energies or efforts we put into this game, particularly in the field, Stokes said. It's obviously not ideal to end the tour on this note but we've come here against a New Zealand team which is very strong and full of confidence after beating India in India 3-0. So to come here and lift that trophy at the end ..

Batter with most runs in a Test over: Bumrah walks the talk at Gabba vs AUS

Bumrah's knock ensured India remained in the contest, and with his fiery comeback, he reminded everyone of his unique achievements both with the ball and the bat.

IND vs AUS: Watch Rohit mimics Akash's shot during tense follow-on moment

Akash Deep added an important 39 runs unbeaten for the last wicket with Jasprit Bumrah on day 4 to avoid the follow-on situation for team India

IND vs AUS: We will look to bat as long as possible, says Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah accepted that when rain interrupts the game, players lose their rhythm while simultaneously acknowledging that one cannot control the weather

India vs Australia HIGHLIGHTS, 3rd Test Day 4: Bumrah-Akash avoid follow on for India

India vs Australia full scorecard: The tail-enders made India proud as they managed to avoid the follow-on with their 39*-run partnership.

What are follow-on rules? Why won't Australia enforce follow on vs India?

The last time Australia enforced a follow on on India in red ball cricket was back in 2001, which saw India eventually coming out as the victors at Eden Gardens.

India vs Australia HIGHLIGHTS, 3rd Test Day 3: Play called off due to rain; IND 51/4

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 3 BRISBANE WEATHER UPDATES: Day 4 is also expected to experience some rain with a 29% chance of a thunderstorm as well.

India vs Australia 3rd Test: What is Brisbane weather forecast on Day 4?

According to Accuweather, rain is expected from 10 AM local time (2:30 AM IST) until 11 AM local time (3:30 AM IST). Check IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 4 weather updates here

IND vs AUS: Steve Smith returns with 33rd Test century against India

The conditions were tough, and Smith faced a testing spell of bowling from India's bowlers, but he weathered the storm

IND vs AUS: Head scores 2nd ton in BGT, achieves unique feat at the Gabba

Head's aggressive ton came in just 115 deliveries as he kept the scoreboard ticking alongside Steve Smith on day 2.