Can Pakistan survive the Super 8? Ravi Ashwin urges the Men in Green to use Fakhar Zaman and the "Nepal formula" to dismantle England's spin duo at Pallekele. 

‘Think about Fakhar,’ Ashwin urges Pakistan to use ‘Nepal formula’ to beat England in Super 8

Bumrah is now the highest wicket-taker for India in T20 World Cups - 33 in 22 innings - going past Ravi Ashwin's record of 32 wickets in 24 innings in the tournament history. His economy of 5.42 is the lowest among all bowlers with 30 or more wickets in T20 World Cups.

T20 World Cup 2026 | Bumrah's magic vs SA in Super 8 earns him another crown in Indian bowling history

The ICC has warned Pakistan of long-term implications of boycotting the marquee India game at the 2026 T20 World Cup.

"100% it will happen": Ashwin dismisses Pakistan's threat to boycott India T20 World Cup clash

Ashwin feels Test cricket might still find its space among the audience, but ODI cricket might face the wrath of time.

Indian ODI cricket could lose relevance after Rohit and Kohli retire, fears Ravi Ashwin

Kishan was the man in form for Jharkhand in the just concluded SMAT, hitting 517 runs in ten innings, averaging 57.44 and striking at close to 200 (197.32).

‘Ishan Kishan’s return is great news for Indian cricket,’ says Ravi Ashwin

In 51 T20Is for India, Sanju Samson has hit three hundreds and as many fifties, while Jitesh Sharma is yet to hit one in this format. 

IND vs SA: Ravi Ashwin on wicketkeeper's slot in 1st T20I - ‘I want to see if India…’

The comments come amid Kohli's aggressive and iconic celebration after his consecutive centuries. After completing the hundreds, Kohli had jumped high and punched the air while letting out a roar, reminding fans and teammates of prime Kohli of past.

'He is telling himself...,' Ravi Ashwin on Kohli's fiery celebrations after consecutive ODI tons

From 2000-01 to 2023-24 home season, India played 32 Test series, lost only two, drew five, won 25. Since 2024-25 home season, India has played four Test series and have already lost two of them. The series wins came against weakened Bangladesh and WI sides while the losses were vs NZ and SA.

Ravi Ashwin tags India as one of 'poorest spin-playing nations' after series loss vs SA

South Africa's first innings lead of 288 runs after India were bowled out for 201 in response to visitors' 489 meant that the home team was set a mammoth target of 549 to win the Test and level the series. India are trailing 0-1 in the two-Test series after losing the first Test in Kolkata.

IND vs SA: Ashwin left dejected by India's 'body language' in Guwahati Test

The spinner had undergone a knee surgery recently which has caused his debut to be postponed. Sydney Thunder, BBL franchise Ashwin was supposed to play for, is however, looking at ways to bring the spinner in the country for the tournament and attend some matches in non-playing capacity.

Ravi Ashwin not going to play for Sydney Thunder in upcoming BBL season - Here's why

India played two spin all-rounders to extend depth in batting which India clearly needed, given the performance so far. Removing Reddy or one of the pacers to fit in Kuldeep also doesn't make too much sense in Australia where spinners get little help and there are already two in the team.

Ashwin again questions Kuldeep's absence from India playing XI, but does the wrist spinner fit in?

Kuldeep, who made his debut for India in 2016, has not ever been able to cement his place in any of the format, often losing to all-rounder for batting depth in the playing XI.

'Where will he bowl...,' Ashwin questions India not selecting Kuldeep in Perth ODI

After Virat Kohli asked the Test venues to be numbered in India, Ashwin had echoed the same view post India's 2-0 series win against West Indies which failed to attract any crowd.

Ashwin echoes Kohli's 2019 views on Test venues to be numbered in India

Rana has played two Tests, five ODIs, and three T20Is for India so far. In those matches, Rana has picked four wickets in Tests, 10 in 50-over cricket and five in the shortest format.

Ravi Ashwin questions KKR player's place in India team, says 'not sure' why selectors are picking him

Ashwin, however, can still play in the league if a franchise decides to pick him up as a wildcard. Despite no NOC, three Pakistan players were picked in the auction as Vipers picked up  Fakhar Zaman (US $80,000), Naseem Shah (US $80,000) and Hasan Nawaz (US $40,000) at their base price.

Ravi Ashwin goes unsold in ILT20 auction but Pakistan players picked despite no NOC

The upcoming ILT20 season will be the first one for both Chawla and Karthik. The duo, who are now retired from international cricket, have played in other leagues. Both players could end up playing alongside Ashwin or against him, depending on the result of the auction.

Two more Indian players, including a two-time WC winner, set to take part in ILT20 apart from Ravi Ashwin

 While off-field events between India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final grabbed headlines, former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, while speaking on his YouTube channel, analysed India's historic win.

'Thanks to ..': Ravi Ashwin credits THIS premium Pakistani pacer after India's Asia Cup truimph

If bought by one of the six franchises, it will be the first overseas league participation for Ashwin. After ILT20, which is to be played from December 2 to January 4, Ashwin may also play in the Australia-based Big Bash League (BBL).

IPL retiree Ashwin set to make comeback in ILT20 - All you need to know about UAE-based league

Ravi Ashwin recently announced his retirement from IPL after playing for five teams in 17 years starting in 2009. He won two IPL titles, both with CSK and now may be heading to Australia's Big Bash League (BBL), according to reports.

Ravi Ashwin to play in BBL? Spinner reportedly in talks with Australia-based league

Ravi Ashwin has announced his retirement from IPL after 16 seasons. He played for five IPL teams, took 187 wickets, scored 833 runs and won two IPL titles - both with CSK in 2010 and 2011.

Ravichandran Ashwin retires from IPL: Wickets, Titles, Runs, Controversies and Teams

Ravichandran Ashwin’s earlier comments had left many shocked as he raised the point of extra money. This indicated CSK might have paid an extra sum, more than Dewald Brevis’s actual base price, to land him at the franchise while other teams were also showing interest. 

Ravi Ashwin gives clarification on Dewald Brevis, CSK situation, says 'my intention was to...'

England made several changes, as many as four, including bringing in three seamers and an all-rounder, which Ashwin feels will emerge as a superstar in this series-decider.

Ravi Ashwin warns India of England’s ‘exceptional talent’ ahead of Oval Test, says ‘cricketing world will get to see…’

Jadeja was batting on 89 and Sundar on 80 when Stokes subtly approached Jadeja to end the game, which was going nowhere (outcome-wise) and eventually ended in a draw.

Ravi Ashwin slams England’s ‘double standards’ over ‘handshake saga’ in Manchester Test

Ashwin, who made headlines with his ‘what has he (Stokes) achieved as a batter’ remark during an online chat earlier during this series, replied to a social media post on X, explaining he never doubted Stokes’ class.

Manchester Test: ‘No one doubted his class,’ Ashwin lauds Stokes' 141 after ‘What has he achieved as a batter’ remark

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‘Think about Fakhar,’ Ashwin urges Pakistan to use ‘Nepal formula’ to beat England in Super 8

T20 World Cup 2026 | Bumrah's magic vs SA in Super 8 earns him another crown

"100% it will happen": Ashwin dismisses Pakistan's threat to boycott India game

Indian ODI cricket could lose relevance after Rohit and Kohli retire: Ashwin

‘Ishan Kishan’s return is great news for Indian cricket,’ says Ravi Ashwin

IND vs SA: Ashwin on wicketkeeper's slot in 1st T20I - ‘I want to see if India…’

'He is telling himself...,' Ashwin on Kohli's fiery celebrations in India vs SA

Ashwin tags India as one of 'poorest spin-playing nations' after loss vs SA

IND vs SA: Ashwin left dejected by India's 'body language' in Guwahati Test

Ashwin not going to play for Sydney Thunder in upcoming BBL season - Here's why

Does Kuldeep really fit in India playing XI in ODIs?

Ashwin questions India not selecting Kuldeep in Perth ODI

Ashwin echoes Kohli's 2019 views on Test venues to be numbered in India

Ravi Ashwin questions KKR player's place in India team, says 'not sure' why selectors are picking him

Ashwin goes unsold in ILT20 auction but Pakistan players picked despite no NOC

Two more Indian players set to take part in ILT20 apart from Ravi Ashwin

Ravi Ashwin credits THIS premium Pakistani pacer

IPL retiree Ashwin set to make comeback in ILT20 league - All you need to know

Ashwin to play in BBL? Spinner reportedly in talks with Australia-based league

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Ravi Ashwin warns India of England’s ‘exceptional talent’ ahead of Oval Test

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Manchester Test: Ashwin lauds Stokes' 141 after ‘What has he achieved...’ remark