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‘I saw him hug the T20 World Cup and cry’: Ashwin shares the moment that left him touched | Cricket News – Times of India

Former India coach Rahul Dravid's tenure as India's head coach concluded on a high note as he hoisted the T20 World Cup trophy following a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the final on June 29.Talking about the moment, India's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said that he was deeply moved when Dravid embraced the ICC T20 World Cup trophy and shed tears after guiding the team to their first ICC title in 11 years during his final assignment as coach.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said, "My moment was when Virat Kohli called Rahul Dravid and gave the cup... I saw him hug the cup and cry. Rahul Dravid screamed and cried. I saw him enjoy it. I felt that a lot."Dravid, a batting legend, had never won an ICC title during his playing career. In the days following...
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Ashwin reveals how an angry MS Dhoni put Sreesanth in his place | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin's autobiography, 'I Have The Streets - A Kutty Cricket Story,' is a captivating read that spans his journey from his early years to India's momentous World Cup victory in 2011.The 184-page book is filled with amusing anecdotes and occasional insights into Ashwin's innovative mindset, always eager to explore unconventional approaches.The book is co-authored by Sidharth Monga and published by Penguin Random House.One of the most gripping stories in the book revolves around an incident in Port Elizabeth (now known as Gqeberha) in 2010, during a limited overs match against South Africa.An infuriated Mahendra Singh Dhoni instructed Ashwin to tell team manager Ranjib Biswal to book S Sreesanth on the next available flight back home.The reason behind this decisio...
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‘Be funky’: Why MS Dhoni kept giving the same advice to Ravichandran Ashwin for 15 years | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recently opened up about the invaluable advice he has been receiving from former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for over 15 years, emphasizing that Dhoni’s core guidance has always been to remain innovative and 'funky'. This insight, shared by Ashwin in an interview with RevzSports, underscores Dhoni's enduring influence on Ashwin's cricketing approach.Ashwin, who recently achieved the milestone of 500 Test wickets, started his international career under Dhoni's leadership. The experienced spinner shared Dhoni's pivotal advice, revealing that it has remained consistent over the years."He (Dhoni) always said, 'Your greatest strength is to try new things, to be funky. So, do not change that for anybody else.' I met him in Dubai after a g...
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Ravichandran Ashwin buys team in Global Chess League | Chess News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has ventured into the world of chess by becoming a co-owner of the American Gambits. This newly formed team is set to participate in the upcoming second edition of the Global Chess League, a collaborative initiative between Tech Mahindra and the International Chess Federation (FIDE).The League on Monday announced the six franchises that will compete in the second edition, which is scheduled to take place in London from October 3 to 12.The American Gambits, co-owned by notable business figures Prachura PP, Venkat K Narayana, and Ashwin, will take the place of the Chingari Gulf Titans in the tournament."We're thrilled to introduce the American Gambits to the chess world. With a blend of strategic brilliance and unwavering determination, o...
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India’s T20 World Cup triumph hailed by MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket community, including legends Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, celebrated the team's victory in the T20 World Cup, stating that it will encourage the nation's "starry-eyed children to move one step closer to their dreams".After India defeated South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling Barbados final on Saturday, Rohit Sharma's team was praised by a chorus of former and present cricket players for winning the trophy for the first time in 17 long years.Former captain Dhoni, who captained India to their first-ever championship victory in South Africa in 2007, complimented the group for remaining composed in the face of adversity."WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS 2024. My heart rate was up, well done on being calm, having the self belief and doing w...
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‘Hence, India won…’: Ravichandran Ashwin’s hilarious reply to Michael Vaughan after India’s win against England in T20 World Cup semifinal – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The hilarious banter between cricketers, former and present, always tickles the funny bone, especially when Indian cricketers reply to their England counterparts.Former cricketers Wasim Jaffer and Michael Vaughan leave no opportunity to have a go at each other whenever their team does well and drive their point home more so if against each other. Former England captain Michael Vaughan has said more than once that the T20 World Cup schedule favours India as they knew beforehand that they will be playing the second semifinal of the tournament at Guyana.And what happened at Guyana? India crushed defending champions England by 68 runs on Thursday to set up a T20 World Cup final against South Africa.It's no rocket science to understand as alleged by some 'experts' even if the sche...
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Ravichandran Ashwin interview: On his book, an ode to Chennai gully cricket, and why 3 Idiots was a turning point

Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin interview: On his book, an ode to Chennai gully cricket, and why 3 Idiots was a turning point Ravichandran Ashwin has just hit a pull shot and the ball has landed in a temple next door. On the streets of Ramakrishnapuram in Chennai’s West Mambalam, street cricket came alive between four and six every evening. In the Nineties and early-2000s a young Ashwin would be at the centre of all the sporting action. After a hectic day at school, it was the sight of a bat and ball and his ‘area’ friends that would bring Ashwin utmost joy. Some days, he would be a hero, scoring lots of runs. On others, he would have to beg for gaaji, a word popular in Tamil Nadu to describe ‘batting’. And on still other days, he would have to face the stern uncle next door, chiding him fo...
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‘Luck comes to people who work hard’: Hardik Pandya recalls Rahul Dravid’s words | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya's struggles began in the previous year during a ODI World Cup match against Bangladesh, but the talented all-rounder never lost faith in the adage that "fortune favours the brave if they hang around."A series of unfortunate events followed, starting with consecutive injuries that forced him to miss four months of action.Subsequently, he endured a turbulent two-month period as the captain of Mumbai Indians in the IPL, leaving India's premier all-rounder in recent times without a glimmer of hope.However, the T20 World Cup marked a turning point, as Pandya rediscovered his form and confidence."I have been fortunate to play for the country, it was a freak injury I had, I wanted to come back but God had other plans," Pandya said, as quoted by PTI, after scoring a 27-...
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Gautam Gambhir is a very misunderstood person: Ashwin | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised Gautam Gambhir on Friday, describing him as a tenacious and exceptional motivator. Gambhir is the leading candidate to replace Rahul Dravid as India's head coach. Ashwin credited Gambhir with instilling confidence in him during the early stages of his Test career.The spinner reminisced about his conversations with Gambhir during his debut full series for India, which took place against New Zealand in 2012."Gambhir was a fighter," Ashwin stated, emphasizing the former opener's role in his development as a cricketer."I was playing my first full series. I only carried drinks during the first two years before the World Cup (in 2011). He gave me a lot of confidence at the beginning (of his career). I was not used to someone beyond my sta...
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‘MS didn’t know I existed in 2008; So, I made it my life’s goal to get his wicket: Ravichandran Ashwin recalls how he got himself noticed by Dhoni

Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday shared an interesting incident which helped him get noticed by MS Dhoni. Ashwin, who got his IPL breakthrough in the 2010 edition with Chennai Super Kings under Dhoni revealed how he got the latter’s attention. “It’s an evolving relationship. MS didn’t even know someone like me existed in 2008. And because of that, I made it my life’s goal — from 2009, it was to get the wicket of MS Dhoni. When a person has a goal like this, he will go crazy when an opportunity to achieve it pops up,” he said in a launch event for his book I Have the Streets – A Kutti Cricket Story. “We were playing the Challenger Trophy, and I bowled an unbelievable spell. MS would struggle through that spell in Nagpur. Once, when he tried to play, the ball went through his gates. I got ...
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How many Heads in Australia? Ashwin daughter’s ‘too complicated’ query during Australia vs England game | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin might not be with the Indian team in the ongoing T20 World Cup in the Americas but the premier spinner has been enjoying the matches in his off-time and spending quality time with family.Along with supporting Team India, the 37-year-old has been busy on social media, sharing interesting insights and occasionally teasing other teams playing the World Cup.And when Ashwin was enjoying the game between arch-rivals Australia and England, he had an interesting query from her daughter.Sharing the incident on social media, Ashwin played out the entire sequence of events with daughters in which one of them asked -- "How many Heads are there in the Australian team?", referring to Australian opener Travis Head.Ashwin and his family are currently holidaying in Europe....
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