Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin

Bowling All-rounder

Batting Style Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style Right Arm Offbreak
Age 37 years
Place of Birth India
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22 Nov 2024

Michael Hussey

Michael Hussey surprised by Ashwin-Jadeja's absence in 1st BGT Test

Former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey has expressed his surprise over Team India's decision to drop both Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin from the playing XI for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener at Perth's Optus Stadium.

Ashwin set for his first Test in Perth: Key stats

As per Cricbuzz, India's leading off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is all set to play his first-ever Test match in Perth. The landmark achievement will come on his fifth tour Down Under.

21 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Australia vs India, 1st Test: Presenting the key player battles

The much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 will kick off with the opening Test match on November 22 at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

'Ashwin has taught me a lot,' says Australia's Nathan Lyon

Ahead of their battle in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australian off-spinner spinner Nathan Lyon has said he admires Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin.

18 Nov 2024

Indian Cricket Team

R Ashwin vs Ravindra Jadeja: Test Numbers in SENA nations

The 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be upon us from November 22 at the Perth Stadium.

18 Nov 2024

Test Cricket

Presenting Indian bowlers with most Test wickets in Australia 

The India-Australia rivalry in Test cricket has given us some of the most memorable matches in the history of the sport.

16 Nov 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad

BGT 2024-25: Ruturaj Gaikwad produces power-packed performance in match simulation

India A captain Ruturaj Gaikwad recently displayed his batting skills during a match simulation practice at the WACA, Perth.

16 Nov 2024

Steve Smith

Ravichandran Ashwin vs Steve Smith: Decoding their Test rivalry

The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting November 22, will see an exciting face-off between Australian batter Steve Smith and Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

14 Nov 2024

Varun Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy sets new T20I record for India, surpasses Ashwin

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy has added another feather to his cap. He now has the most wickets for India in a bilateral men's T20I series.

12 Nov 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Indian bowlers with 95+ Test wickets against Australia

India have embarked on their Australian tour for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

R Ashwin conducts mock IPL auction, 'sells' himself

Indian cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin has taken a unique approach to the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction.

10 Nov 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Ashwin describes India's 3-0 loss to NZ as 'shattering experience'

Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his deep disappointment over the recent 3-0 whitewash by New Zealand in the Test series.

Indian bowlers with 10+ T20I wickets against SA 

The Indian cricket team gears up for its next assignment, the four-match T20I series against South Africa, starting November 8.

03 Nov 2024

Ajaz Patel

Ajaz Patel scripts history with 11 wickets in Wankhede Test

Ajaz Patel claimed twin fifers as New Zealand clean-swept India 3-0 in the Test series, marking their first-ever series win on Indian soil.

3rd Test: NZ thrash India to record historic 3-0 whitewash

New Zealand have scripted history by registering a 3-0 clean sweep against hosts India.

03 Nov 2024

Anil Kumble

Ashwin shines as India need 147 to win Mumbai Test 

India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has reached a new Test career milestone.

Ravichandran Ashwin vs Will Young in Tests: Decoding key stats

Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Will Young on Day 2 of the third and final Test versus New Zealand in Mumbai.

02 Nov 2024

Daryl Mitchell

Ravichandran Ashwin's spectacular catch turns tide in Mumbai Test

Star Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has made headlines with his stunning catch on the second day of the Mumbai Test against New Zealand on Day 2.

Will Young slams twin fifties in 3rd Test versus India

Will Young has slammed twin fifties in the 3rd and final Test versus India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

02 Nov 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Team India on top of New Zealand in Mumbai Test

India performed well on Day 2 of the third and final Test versus New Zealand in Mumbai.

01 Nov 2024

Ajaz Patel

Simon Doull criticizes India's decision to send Siraj as nightwatchman

Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has slammed the Indian team management for sending Mohammed Siraj as a night watchman in the 3rd Test against New Zealand in Mumbai.

29 Oct 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

Tim Paine doesn't regret sledging R Ashwin in SCG Test

Former Australian cricket team captain, Tim Paine, has said that he has no regrets over his sledging incident with Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin.

28 Oct 2024

Wankhede Stadium

Presenting bowlers with 25+ Test wickets at Wankhede Stadium 

New Zealand scripted history after beating India in the 2nd Test in Pune. This marked their first-ever Test series win in India.

India suffer first Test series defeat at home since 2012

New Zealand have scripted history by defeating India in the second Test, which took place in Pune.

Indian bowlers with best match figures against New Zealand (Tests)

Indian off-spinner Washington Sundar registered his maiden 10-wicket match haul in Test cricket.

25 Oct 2024

Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner scripts these records with seven-fer in Pune Test

Star New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner has registered his career-best figures in the ongoing second Test against India.

Spinners with best Test figures versus New Zealand (21st century)

Young Indian off-spinner Washington Sundar scripted history with a seven-wicket haul against New Zealand in the 2nd Test in Pune.

25 Oct 2024

Sanjay Manjrekar

Sanjay Manjrekar cautions against premature comparisons between Sundar and Ashwin

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has warned against hailing Washington Sundar as Ravichandran Ashwin's successor too soon.

Indian bowlers with best Test figures against New Zealand

Indian off-spinner Washington Sundar scripted history after registering a seven-wicket haul against New Zealand in the 2nd Test in Pune.

24 Oct 2024

Nathan Lyon

Ashwin overtakes Nathan Lyon to become seventh-highest wicket-taker in Tests

Star Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has added another feather to his cap.

23 Oct 2024

Washington Sundar

Here's why Washington Sundar was included in India's Test squad

The Indian cricket team drafted all-rounder Washington Sundar for the second Test against New Zealand.

23 Oct 2024

Sheffield Shield

Sheffield Shield: Hilton Cartwright retires mid-innings to attend child birth

Western Australia all-rounder Hilton Cartwright made a surprising exit from his innings during a Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania.

1st Test: India face historic batting collapse; NZ gain lead 

New Zealand were dominant throughout Day 2 of the 1st Test against India in Bengaluru.

Mohammed Siraj defines Test cricket as 'respect': Details 

Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj has aptly defined Test cricket as "respect" in a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Bowlers with 55+ wickets in India-New Zealand Tests

The three-match Test series between India and New Zealand will be underway in Bengaluru on October 15.

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Key player battles

After hammering Bangladesh 2-0, hosts India are set to take on New Zealand in the three-match Test series.

14 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Ravichandran Ashwin eyes these records in New Zealand Test series 

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will resume his duties in the longest format as India take on New Zealand in the three-Test series at home, starting October 16.

14 Oct 2024

Test Cricket

Ravichandran Ashwin boasts these prestigious Test feats versus NZ

Eyes will be on Ravichandran Ashwin as India take on New Zealand in the three-Test series at home, starting on October 16.

12 Oct 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah named India's vice-captain for New Zealand Tests: Details 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member team for the upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand.

05 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

R Ashwin expresses concern over Pakistan cricket's current state

Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his concerns about the current state of cricket in Pakistan.

02 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Ravichandran Ashwin attained these notable feats in Bangladesh Test series

Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin starred in India's 2-0 Test series win against Bangladesh at home.

01 Oct 2024

Test Cricket

Who owns most Player of the Series awards in Tests?

Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin starred in India's 2-0 Test series win against Bangladesh at home.

01 Oct 2024

Test Cricket

R Ashwin equals Muralitharan's record for most Player-of-the-Series awards (Tests)

Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has equaled Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan's record for the most 'Player of the Series' awards in Test cricket.

01 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Indians with Test double of 3,000 runs and 300 wickets

Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja recently became the seventh Indian to complete 300 wickets in Test cricket.

01 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Kanpur Test: Bumrah, Jadeja, Ashwin decimate Bangladesh in 2nd innings

India routed Bangladesh 2-0 in the two-match series after winning the 2nd Test by seven wickets.

01 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Dominant India beat Bangladesh in Kanpur Test, clinch series 2-0

The Indian cricket team beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in the second and final Test in Kanpur, clinching the series 2-0.

01 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India need 95 runs to win Kanpur Test: Details here

Team India has been tasked with a target of 95 runs in the second and final Test against Bangladesh at Kanpur's Green Park.

30 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Kanpur Test: Ultra-aggressive India dominate Bangladesh on eventful Day 4

Day 4 of the India-Bangladesh 2nd Test in Kanpur was an eventful one.

World Test Championship: Ravichandran Ashwin scripts this record

Ravichandran Ashwin, India's ace spinner and the world's top-ranked Test bowler, has added another feather to his cap.

27 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India-Bangladesh Kanpur Test: Day 1 called off after 35 overs

Only 35 overs of play was possible on Day 1 of the 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh at Green Park, Kanpur.

27 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

R Ashwin becomes second-highest wicket-taker in Asia (Tests)

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has become the second-highest wicket-taker in Asia in Test cricket.

26 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding Indian spinners with most Test wickets in Kanpur

India play Bangladesh in the second Test, starting September 27 at Green Park, Kanpur. The hosts are coming off a massive first Test win, winning by 280 runs.

26 Sep 2024

Anil Kumble

Ravichandran Ashwin on brink of historic Test cricket achievement: Details

Ravichandran Ashwin, a prominent figure in Indian Test cricket, is on the verge of setting a new record.

26 Sep 2024

Kuldeep Yadav

India vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test: Predicted XI of Team India

The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, is preparing for the second Test against Bangladesh. The match will be a crucial step for India toward the ICC World Test Championship final.

26 Sep 2024

Test Cricket

Bowlers with most fourth-inning fifers in Test cricket 

Ravichandran Ashwin starred in India's 280-run win against Bangladesh in the 1st Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

25 Sep 2024

ICC Test Rankings

ICC Test Rankings: Pant, Gill, and Ashwin move up

Indian cricketers Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, and Ravichandran Ashwin have made significant strides in the latest ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings.

24 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Ashwin surprised by low attendance during Chennai Test against Bangladesh

Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has highlighted the low spectator turnout on Day 1 of the recently-concluded 1st Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

24 Sep 2024

India vs West Indies

Four instances of Ashwin recording century, fifer in a Test

Ravichandran Ashwin starred in India's 280-run win against Bangladesh in the 1st Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

24 Sep 2024

Test Cricket

Oldest players with century and fifer in a men's Test 

Ravichandran Ashwin starred in India's 280-run win against Bangladesh in the 1st Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

24 Sep 2024

Nathan Lyon

Monty Panesar makes controversial claim regarding 38-year-old R Ashwin: Details 

Former England spinner, Monty Panesar, has sparked a debate about Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin's potential role in English cricket.

24 Sep 2024

Virat Kohli

R Ashwin hails Jasprit Bumrah as Team India's 'Kohinoor diamond'

Ravichandran Ashwin, a key player in India's recent 280-run victory over Bangladesh, has defended his teammate Jasprit Bumrah against criticism.

24 Sep 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma credits TNPL for Ashwin's stellar century against Bangladesh

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, has praised Ravichandran Ashwin for his outstanding performance in the first Test against Bangladesh.

24 Sep 2024

Gautam Gambhir

R Ashwin praises Gautam Gambhir's 'relaxed' approach as head coach

Senior Indian spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, has expressed his admiration for the new head coach of the Indian cricket team, Gautam Gambhir.

23 Sep 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

R Ashwin opens up on his bond with Ravindra  Jadeja

Ravichandran Ashwin, the star performer in India's recent Test victory over Bangladesh, has expressed admiration for his teammate and fellow all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

Bowlers who have dismissed Mushfiqur Rahim the most in Tests

In the first Test between India and Bangladesh, Mushfiqur Rahim was dismissed by Ravichandran Ashwin for a modest 13 runs in the 4th innings.

22 Sep 2024

Rohit Sharma

Tamim Iqbal equates Ashwin's contribution to Kohli and Rohit

Bangladesh cricket legend Tamim Iqbal has lauded Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, asserting that his contributions to the Indian cricket team are on par with those of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

22 Sep 2024

Harbhajan Singh

R Ashwin recalls 2011 criticism after replacing Harbhajan Singh

Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has once again proven his mettle in red-ball cricket.

22 Sep 2024

Nathan Lyon

R Ashwin breaks Nathan Lyon's record in World Test Championship

Ravichandran Ashwin, India's star spinner, has surpassed Nathan Lyon's record for the most five-wicket hauls in the history of the World Test Championship (WTC).

22 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Bowlers with most wickets in fourth innings for India (Tests)

Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin broke Anil Kumble's record for the most wickets taken during the fourth innings in Test cricket for India.

22 Sep 2024

Jay Shah

India retain same squad for 2nd Test against Bangladesh

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that the Indian team will remain unchanged for the second Test match against Bangladesh.

22 Sep 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja one short of 300 Test wickets: Stats 

Team India secured a commanding 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test in Chennai.

WTC 2023-25: India strengthen lead, Bangladesh slip to 6th

Team India has further solidified its position at the top of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table, following a resounding 280-run victory over Bangladesh.

22 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

All-round India demolish Bangladesh in 1st Test: Key stats

India have thrashed Bangladesh in the Test series opener in Chennai.

22 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Ravichandran Ashwin equals Shane Warne with 37th Test fifer: Stats 

Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has accomplished his 37th fifer in Test cricket.

21 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Most wickets to fall in day of a Chennai Test

The first Test match between India and Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, witnessed a record-breaking event.

20 Sep 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

Decoding the highest partnerships for India against Bangladesh in Tests

Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin stabilized India's first innings with a 199-run stand for the seventh wicket in the 2024 Test series (1st Test).

20 Sep 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja misses out on his fifth Test hundred: Stats

Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja missed out on his fifth Test century.

19 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Most centuries by No. 8 or lower (batters) in Tests

India's Ravichandran Ashwin smashed an unbeaten 102 off 112 in the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh as India went into stumps at 339/6.

19 Sep 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja closing in on 5th Test century

Team India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is closing in on his 5th century in Test cricket.