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Ashwin replaces Bumrah at top of ICC Test rankings; Rohit rises to 6th among batters

Australian Mitchell Marsh (up eight places to 55th) and New Zealand players Tom Latham (up six places to 35th) and Rachin Ravindra (up 10 places to 66th) are others to move up the batting rankings. In the Men's ODI Rankings, Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz advanced from 24th to 22nd place after his stupendous performance against Ireland in the 50-over series.

Kuldeep, Ashwin combine to bowl out England for 218

Kuldeep Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin shine as India bowls out England for 218. Zak Crawley, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, and Ravindra Jadeja offer resistance with partnerships in the middle-order.

Ravichandran Ashwin equals Kumble's record of most Test five-wicket hauls for India

Ravichandran Ashwin equals Anil Kumble's record of 35 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. He took 5/51 in the fourth Test against England. India sets a target of 192 runs to win the series.

In-form Jaiswal breaks into top-20 of ICC Test Rankings

Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal climbed 14 spots to 15th in the ICC Test Batting Rankings after scoring back-to-back double centuries against England. Jaiswal's performances contributed to India's victory in the series. Ravindra Jadeja also moved up in both batting and bowling rankings, reaching the 34th position in batting and sixth in bowling. Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin moved to the second position in the bowling rankings.

"A wake up call that you can't play one way against quality teams": Vaughan on England's loss to India

England's heavy defeat against India is a wake-up call. Ravindra Jadeja's five-wicket haul, top performances by Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Sarfaraz Khan, and contributions from other players led to England's collapse.

Dhoni picked as skipper of IPL's all-time greatest team

Australia's fiery David Warner and India's batting main stay Virat Kohli were chosen as openers while 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle was given the number three spot in batting order. The middle-order consisted of Suresh Raina, AB de Villiers, Suryakumar Yadav and Dhoni, while Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja and Kieron Pollard were the three all-rounders in the 15-member squad.

Siraj, Kuldeep on fire as India bowl out England for 219, reach 44/1 at tea

India's Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav took a crucial lead in the third Test against England, extending their lead to 170 runs. India's captain Rohit Sharma died for 19, leaving the inexperienced middle-order to deliver the goods. The pitch at the Niranjan Shah Stadium remained similar to the first two days of the Test. England's aggressive game faced the downside of it during the lower-order collapse.

India vs England 3rd Test: Ravindra Jadeja has a special wish for Ravichandran Ashwin as historic moment looms

The third Test between India and England, tied at 1-1, begins in Rajkot. Ravichandran Ashwin, currently at 499 wickets in 97 matches, with an average of 23.92, is poised to become the second Indian and ninth overall bowler to reach the milestone of 500 Test wickets. Ravindra Jadeja expressed happiness at this anticipated accomplishment at his home ground.

Jasprit Bumrah bowls a yorker at critics after becoming No.1 ranked Test bowler

Idia's lead fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, took to Instagram with a cryptic post following his historic achievement in the ICC Test bowling rankings. Bumrah's rise to the top of the Test rankings follows his outstanding performance in the second Test against England, where he took nine wickets, playing a pivotal role in India's crucial victory. Surpassing renowned bowlers like Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada, and his teammate Ravichandran Ashwin, this achievement represents a significant milestone in Bumrah's career.

Ashwin retains No 1 spot, Bumrah moves to 4th in ICC rankings

Ashwin, who had grabbed a match haul of six wickets in India's 28-run loss in the opening Test against England, is on 853 rating points, while pacer Bumrah, who also claimed half a dozen wickets, rose a rung to fourth. The third Indian in the top 10 in the bowling charts is left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja at number six. Jadeja also enjoys a healthy buffer at the head of the Test all-rounder rankings. However, Joe Root, who has moved up to fourth place, might challenge him soon if the Englland veteran maintains his good show with the ball.

Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul ruled out of second Test against England

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and batter KL Rahul have been ruled out of the second Test against England due to a hamstring injury and right quadriceps pain, respectively. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring their progress. In their absence, Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan, left-arm spinner Sourabh Kumar, and all-rounder Washington Sundar have been added to the squad for the second Test.

Kevin Pietersen's spot-on prophecy comes true as England wins 1st Test match on Day 4 against India in Hyderabad

Kevin Pietersen's foresight proved true as England secured a thrilling victory over India by 28 runs in the 1st Test. Ollie Pope's heroic innings, complemented by Joe Root's brilliance, propelled England. Pietersen's spot-on prediction added drama, making the match unforgettable. India's collapse in the fourth innings sealed England's triumph, marking a memorable conclusion to a match filled with twists and turns.

Pope resurrects England: Remains unbeaten on 148; Indian spinners have an off day

England dominated the first Test against India, securing a 316 for 6 lead in their second innings. Ollie Pope played a masterful 148, giving the visiting team a chance of a surprise win. India's bowlers did not disrupt England's batsmen, and the field set and lines bowled suggested that India was waiting for batsmen to make a mistake or for the ball to misbehave.

Yashasvi Jaiswal shows how it’s done; remains unbeaten at 76 off 70 to wipe out 119 of 246 by stumps

In Hyderabad, Test cricket showcased its beauty with a balanced contest between bat and ball. A Thursday crowd of over 23,000 proved the popularity of Test cricket in this region. England chose to bat and scored 246, with Ben Stokes leading the way with a stroke-filled 70. India responded strongly, reaching 119 for 1, with Yashasvi Jaiswal impressing with an unbeaten 76. The game is poised intriguingly, with both teams having their moments of success.

“England bat. 450/9 declared today”: Kevin Pietersen makes bizarre statement on England vs India 1st Test

England made a positive start to their innings with Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley playing some fine shots, but soon India's premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin got the better of them and both were sent back to the pavillion. England's number 3 batter, Ollie Pope, made a horrible start to his India campaign as he was forced to play Ravindra Jadeja's briliant delivery and ended up getting out at 1. England have scored 80-3 in 20 overs so far.

Why ‘dust bowl’ pitches in India might be good for Bazballing England

The logic behind this style of batting is that when conditions are extreme and your survival in the middle is more a matter of luck than skills, it’s better to play your shots and score as many runs as possible before you get that ball that has your name on it. In the process, it may also disturb the line and length of the opposition bowlers and make things easier for the batsmen.

Ravichandran Ashwin only Indian among four nominees for ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year 2023

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year 2023, featuring three-star batters and a famous all-rounder. Australia's Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, England's Joe Root, and India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin have been nominated for the award. Ashwin, who won the award in 2016, bagged 41 wickets in seven Test matches and played a crucial role in India's victory in the World Test Championship 202-23 campaign.

India vs South Africa: Going into the 2nd Test, India should worry more about their bowling stocks

Batting failures always attract plenty of attention because they tend to be dramatic. But, going into the second Test in Cape Town, India should worry more about their bowling stocks. Aside from Jasprit Bumrah, none of the other quick bowlers acquitted themselves well. Giving Mohammad Siraj some leeway, let’s consider the split in how India bowled in Centurion. Their three experienced campaigners, Bumrah, Siraj and Ravichandran Ashwin, bowled 69.4 overs for 201 runs and 7 wickets.

'Ashwin?' photo on Australia's dressing room whiteboard goes viral. Netizens guess what it means

Ravichandran Ashwin, who is playing in India's first Test against South Africa, is nearing the 500-wicket milestone. In Australia's dressing room, a photo with Indian cricketers' names—Ashwin?, Jadeja, and Axar—went viral, sparking speculation. The list was titled "Greatest Spinning All-rounders." Netizens suggest the question mark on Australia's board stems from uncertainty about Ashwin's dual proficiency—batting or bowling.

The day after: Ravindra Jadeja thanks PM Modi for motivating squad in dressing room; Ashwin calls loss 'mighty heartbreak'; Shreyas Iyer thanks support staff

​​The 34-year-old left-handed batter posted that although the Men in Blue had a great tournament, they fell short of expectations at the final.

India shouldn't be wary of leaving out one of spin legend if conditions demand: Nasser Hussain

The much awaited final of the World Test Championship between Australia and India is all set for tomorrow. However, for the Indian side, the trouble remains with the bowling line up and the spin duo of Ashwin and Jadeja. Experts like Nasser Hussain feel that the line-up should depend on the climate, and India should leave one spinner out without a thought, if necessary.

'Rohit's IPL form may not matter, how he feels on the day will determine the outcome'

Ahead of the India-Australia Test match at The Oval, former Australia captain and India coach Greg Chappell says that the ground offers conditions closest to Australian conditions in all of England. He states that both the teams have had similar preparation. He believes that the Indian fast bowlers will ask the same number of questions of Australian batters as the Australian fast bowlers will ask of Indian batters. Chappell recommends two spinners and suggests that a batsman like Ishan Kishan could be brought in instead of Prithvi Shaw if India need extra batting depth.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India wins 2nd test by 6 wickets; Jadeja, Ashwin demolish Aussies