The left-arm spinner, however, acknowledged that he'll miss Ashwin and termed him as 'my on-field mentor.'



'Not like anyone is irreplaceable,' Ravindra Jadeja terms Ravi Ashwin's retirement as 'golden opportunity'

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's wife Prithi has shared a heartfelt note on the cricketer's recent international retirement. Ashwin retired after the end of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test at Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday (Dec 18).

'When we had our hearts broken,' wife Prithi shares note on Ravi Ashwin's retirement - READ

Ashwin sent shockwaves in the cricketing world with his sudden retirement announcement. He retired as one of India's greats, having taken 537 Test wickets, which are second only to Anil Kumble's 619, and 765 wickets in all internationals, again second only to Kumble's 953



A final decision on the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy was made on Monday after weeks of deliberation. Pakistan will host the tournament in February and March next year, but India's matches will be played at a neutral venue.

Explained: The complex and strained cricketing ties between India and Pakistan

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja says that retirement of veteran off-spinner Ravi Ashwin is a 'golden opportunity for a youngster.' Ashwin retired from international cricket after the end of the third Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Series, which was held at Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday (Dec 18).

Though the PCB denied accepting this model earlier, which they accepted last year for the 2023 Asia Cup, they agreed to it a few days later, putting out a few conditions as compensation for sharing hosting rights.



‘We have sent a clear message,’ Javed Miandad lauds PCB over Champions Trophy 2025 venue stance

Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad is happy with PCB for not bending its stance over the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 venue debate. With the apex body announcing the hybrid model for the eight-team tournament scheduled originally in Pakistan during the February-March window next year, Miandad said the Pakistan board has gained more with this decision than its counterpart BCCI.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approached its government for final approval after reports of them accepting the BCCI and ICC’s proposal of a hybrid model for the Champions Trophy 2025 surfaced online.

Champions Trophy: 'PCB to follow BCCI’s path after hybrid model approval; official announcement soon'

The second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test is almost here with India and Australia ready to battle it out in Adelaide under the lights with a pink-ball from December 6.

BGT 2024-25: Picking playing XI biggest challenge for India in Adelaide, says ex-women's skipper Anjum Chopra

New Zealand's aspirations of qualifying for the World Test Championship Final suffered a setback after they were docked three penalty points due to slow over rate against England leading to a drop in the ranking table, the ICC stated on Tuesday.

WTC 2023-25: Boost for India as ICC penalises New Zealand, England for slow over rate

India men's team is currently in Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) and the women's team now has arrived Down Under for a three-match ODI series which begins on Thursday (Dec 5) in Brisbane.

IND-W vs AUS-W ODI Series: 'About breaking shackles and barriers,' says former India skipper Anjum Chopra

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has banned the open net-practice session for India after an outpour of fans in Adelaide ahead of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test.

BGT 2024-25: BCCI bars fans from attending India's open net sessions | Read Why

UAE's ambassador to India Abdulnasser Alshaali has said that his country will be happy to host any India-Pakistan Champions Trophy matches in 2025. Speaking to our correspondent Sidhant Sibal, the ambassador said, "We have always been hosting cricket matches.

Happy to host India-Pak Champions Trophy matches: UAE Ambassador Alshaali

India pacer Harshit Rana had a great outing during day 2 (December 1) of the pink-ball practice game against Prime Minister's XI. The pacer took four wickets in space of six balls across two overs to jolt the cruising innings of opponents.

BGT 2024-25: WATCH | Harshit Rana takes four wickets in six balls vs PM's XI in pink-ball practice game

The BCCI's outgoing secretary Jay Shah on Sunday took charge as the chairman of the International Cricket Council, becoming the fifth Indian to head the global body.

Jay Shah takes over as youngest ever ICC chairman

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has backed the stance of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over their stance on hosting the Champions Trophy 2025 in a hybrid model on Thursday (Nov.

CT 2025: Shahid Afridi backs PCB's stance against hybrid model, writes 'Pakistan has toured India...'

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to host a virtual meeting about the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (CT 2025) hosting row. A potential voting on the issue is likely during the meeting, on Nov 29 (Friday), as the mega event is only a few months away (scheduled to be held in Pakistan early next year).

CT 2025: 'Once Jay Shah takes charge as ICC chairman...', PCB chief says 'will do what's best for Pak cricket'

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has called a board meeting on November 29 to decide on the venue of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 event. The tournament, originally scheduled to be held in Pakistan, has been in limbo ever since India's refusal to travel to the country.

Champions Trophy 2025 moving out of Pakistan? ICC calls board meeting to decide on final venue

In a surprising move, the dates for the next three IPL seasons are out. IPL 2025 edition will kickoff on March 14 with the finale to be held on May 25. On the other hand, the 2026 season will be held between March 15 and May 31 whereas the 2027 edition will also be played during the same time, starting on March 14 with the final on May 30.

IPL 2025 commences on March 14, dates for 2026 and 2027 season also out: Report

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has called for an emergency meeting with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on the future of the Champions Trophy.

Champions Trophy 2025: ICC calls for emergency meeting with BCCI, PCB over scheduling issues - Report

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar believes that India are coming to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The statement is in contrast with Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) official stance, according to which the board has asked the tournament to be played under hybrid model.

Champions Trophy 2025: 'India is coming to Pakistan,' believes former Pak pacer Shoaib Akhtar

The Champions Trophy 2025 drama continues to unfold after Board of Control for India's (BCCI) refusal to send India to Pakistan for the tournament. The Indian board has asked for a hybrid model, suggesting the UAE as the alternative option for India's matches but the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has refused it categorically.

ICC likely to announce Champions Trophy 2025 schedule in couple days: Report

Former India coach Rahul Dravid thinks that India's top four batters would have to soak much of the pressure if they were to win the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia.

BGT 2024-25: 'To be able to control...,' Former head coach Rahul Dravid's advice for India to win in Australia

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has said that the home series whitewash against New Zealand will be playing on India batters' mind when they take on Australia in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Perth from November 22.

BGT 2024-25: Ravi Shastri wants India batters to 'think about' last Australia tour's performance in Perth

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