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R Ashwin’s YouTube Channel Drops CSK Match Analysis — Here’s Why

April 8, 2025, 4:53 pm

Ravichandran Ashwin’s popular YouTube channel will no longer preview or review Chennai Super Kings (CSK) games for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The decision comes in the aftermath of stinging criticism over a comment made by a guest on the channel about CSK’s spinner choice.

The row started when Prasanna Agoram, a former South African and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) data analyst, made a guest appearance on the channel. He asked CSK to explain why they had chosen Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad ahead of Indian veterans such as Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.

After the outcry, the video was taken off the platform. Although Ashwin did not appear in the incident, fans associated the backlash with him, so the channel posted a clarification.

Admin Issues Official Statement Over Ashwin’s Channel

Ashwin’s YouTube channel admin put out a statement saying that they would be keeping CSK talk off their page from now on.

“Considering the tone of the debates on this forum in the past week, we wish to exercise caution regarding how things are read and have decided to desist from reporting CSK games, previews as well as reviews, for the remainder of this season,” the statement stated.

The note also clarified that guest comments do not reflect Ashwin’s personal opinions.

“We value the diversity of perspectives that come through on our shows and remain committed to ensuring the conversation stays true to the integrity and purpose of the platform we’ve established. The views expressed by our guests do not reflect Ashwin’s personal opinions.”

CSK Coach Reacts: “I Have No Idea”

CSK Coach on the criticism on Ashwin’s Youtube channel: [Press/TOI]

“I have no idea. I didn’t even know he had a youtube channel, so I don’t follow that stuff – That is irrelevant”. pic.twitter.com/UFY4qeHmz5

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 6, 2025

CSK skipper Stephen Fleming was questioned on the controversy after the team lost to Delhi Capitals recently. He seemed oblivious to the situation.

“I have no idea,” said Fleming. “I didn’t even know he [Ashwin] had a channel, so I don’t follow that stuff. That’s irrelevant.”

Controversy apart, Ashwin’s channel will continue to stream other teams and general IPL content throughout the season.

CSK Honors Chess Champion D Gukesh with Special Jersey at Chepauk | Watch

March 21, 2025, 4:56 pm

Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a team so much revered in the Indian Premier League (IPL), honoured chess world champion D Gukesh on Friday. The organisation welcomed the teenage grandmaster in a special honour by giving him a jersey in the special colours of CSK emblazoning No. 18, highlighting his record win in becoming a world chess champion at the young age of 18.

CSK posted an emotional video on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle, wherein ace cricketer R Ashwin, who is from Chennai too, gave the special jersey to D Gukesh. The emotional gesture served to reinforce the image of Chennai as a city that loves not just cricket but has given the world-class chess champions too.

World champion of chess! ♟️
A Chennai paiyan at heart! ?
A sparring with Ashwin! ??

Introducing Chennai Superstars! Get set to meet Gukesh and his love for the city!??

Coming Soon! ??#WhistlePodu #Yellove ?? pic.twitter.com/bwVRm4zSDn

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 21, 2025

Chennai: A Hub of Chess Champions

While Chennai has an unparalleled passion for cricket, the city is also known for its deep-rooted chess legacy. It has been home to five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand, along with other young chess prodigies like R Praggnanandhaa and R Vaishali.

Gukesh’s victory over China’s Ding Liren in the 2024 World Chess Championship added another glorious chapter to Chennai’s rich sporting history.

D Gukesh Admiration for MS Dhoni and Novak Djokovic

D Gukesh is a great fan of former CSK skipper MS Dhoni, who guided the team to five IPL championships. The young chess sensation attributes his inspiration to Dhoni and tennis great Novak Djokovic.

“When I was younger, it was Indian cricketer MS Dhoni, now it’s Novak Djokovic,” D Gukesh revealed in an interview with PTI. “I think both are great athletes and I admire a lot of things about both of them.”

“I think the way Dhoni and tennis great Novak Djokovic handle themselves under immense pressure, they are big-game players and always come out on top and bring out their best whenever needed. That is why I am attracted to them.”

A Proud Moment for Chennai’s Sporting Legacy

By making this unique gesture, Chennai Super Kings was not only celebrating Gukesh’s solo achievement but the city’s burgeoning dominance across a range of sports. As the city keeps producing world-class sporting personalities across all domains, the cricket and chess bond gets even more solid.

R Ashwin Urges Rohit Sharma to Rethink India’s Champions Trophy Squad Selection

February 4, 2025, 12:43 pm

India’s Champions Trophy team has been revealed for a while, yet the recently finished T20I series against England has ignited conversations about possible modifications. One of the primary discussion points is Varun Chakravarthy’s remarkable display, during which he secured 14 wickets across five matches and was awarded Player of the Series. Even though he has not yet made his ODI debut, he is anticipated to participate in the forthcoming 50-over matches against England.

Experienced all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has now proposed that the selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, should think about including Chakravarthy in the Champions Trophy squad if he performs admirably in the ODI series.

“We are all discussing whether he should have been included (Champions Trophy squad), I believe there is a possibility he could be included. I sense that he may make the cut. There is a chance because all teams have only declared provisional squads. So, he might be selected,” Ashwin mentioned on his YouTube channel.

The Indian team announced for the tournament remains provisional, and alterations can occur until February 11. While Chakravarthy’s addition remains a potentiality, Ashwin noted that it would be challenging for captain Rohit Sharma and the selectors to decide who he would replace.

“However, if you examine the current squad, if a seamer is replaced by Varun, it will add another spinner (five). I don’t know who they would want to drop (if they consider including Varun). We will wait and see,” he continued.

Ashwin also feels that Chakravarthy ought to first be given an opportunity in the ODI series against England before any conclusion is reached regarding the Champions Trophy.

“I sense that Varun might be given a chance to participate in the ODI series between India and England. I do not believe it’s a simple decision to take him straight to the Champions Trophy. He hasn’t played ODIs. I have a feeling they will provide him with an opportunity in the India vs England ODI series,” Ashwin stated.

“If they do not give him an opportunity here, then it’s tough. Nonetheless, I commend Varun for his initial Player of the Tournament accolade. He is the Chakravarthy of T20I cricket right now. I hope he continues to grow,” he finished.

Fan Predicts R. Ashwin’s Retirement Just Before Border-Gavaskar Trophy

January 6, 2025, 4:39 pm

Fans were stunned when Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The iconic off-spinner disclosed his decision following the third Test, which ended in a draw at The Gabba, Brisbane. Ashwin played just one match in the series, which India ultimately lost 3-1. While his announcement caught many off guard, one fan had surprisingly predicted it even before the Indian team departed for Australia.

In November, someone took to X (formerly Twitter) and asked users to share their predictions for the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Responding to the post, a fan wrote, “Ashwin announcing retirement in mid-series.” After Ashwin officially retired, the prediction gained traction, leaving many astonished at the fan’s foresight.

Ashwin announcing retirement in mid series https://t.co/o547O2RHsU

— @imgsk24 (@imgsk24) November 21, 2024

One user jokingly asked if “Ashwin Anna had conveyed his decision” to the fan ahead of the series. Another remarked, “Really appreciate your prediction bhai.”* The fan, however, clarified that it was a straightforward and “logical prediction.” He explained, “If you follow your players from childhood, you know them well.”

The fan also observed that Ashwin had fallen behind Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar as India’s fourth-choice spinner in overseas conditions. Looking ahead, Kuldeep and Sundar are likely to spearhead the spin attack in upcoming home matches.

Ravichandran Ashwin was a cornerstone of India’s Test team for over a decade, renowned for his dominance on home pitches. He earned the Player of the Match title 11 times, sharing this distinction with Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan.

Ashwin retires as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests, with 537 dismissals, including 37 five-wicket hauls and 25 four-wicket hauls, at an average of 24. Globally, he ranks seventh on the all-time list of Test wicket-takers.

Though primarily a bowler, Ashwin’s batting accomplishments in Test cricket are notable. He scored six centuries and amassed 3,503 runs. Across ODIs and T20Is, Ashwin claimed a combined total of 228 wickets, further cementing his legacy as a cricketing great.

R Ashwin Surpasses Nathan Lyon To Become 7th Highest Wicket-Taker In Test Cricket

October 24, 2024, 7:08 pm

Star Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is in top form in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand, being played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune. On Thursday (October 24), the 38-year-old added three wickets to his tally during New Zealand’s first innings, propelling him to become the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.

Playing in his 104th Test, Ashwin surpassed Australian spinner Nathan Lyon’s record of 530 wickets. Ashwin achieved this milestone by first dismissing New Zealand captain Tom Latham (15) on the fifth ball of his opening over. He then claimed the wicket of Will Young (18) at the end of the 24th over, with wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant taking the catch. His third dismissal came when Devon Conway, who scored 76, was caught once again by Pant.

The all-time record for the most wickets in Test cricket is held by Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan, with 800 wickets. He is followed by Australia’s Shane Warne (708), England’s James Anderson (704), India’s Anil Kumble (619), England’s Stuart Broad (604), and Australia’s Glenn McGrath (563). Ashwin now sits seventh with 531* wickets, just ahead of Nathan Lyon, who has 530.

In addition to this achievement, Ashwin also became the leading wicket-taker in the World Test Championship, surpassing Lyon. Ashwin has now taken 189 wickets in 39 WTC matches, while Lyon has 187 wickets in 43 matches.

If Ashwin secures two more wickets in this match’s first innings, it will mark his 38th five-wicket haul in Tests, enabling him to surpass Shane Warne’s record of 37 five-wicket hauls.

Most Test Wickets:

1. Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 800
2. Shane Warne (Australia) – 708
3. James Anderson (England) – 704
4. Anil Kumble (India) – 619
5. Stuart Broad (England) – 604
6. Glenn McGrath (Australia) – 563
7. Ravichandran Ashwin (India) – 531*
8. Nathan Lyon (Australia) – 530

Most Wickets in World Test Championship:

1. Ravichandran Ashwin (India) – 189*
2. Nathan Lyon (Australia) – 187
3. Pat Cummins (Australia) – 175
4. Mitchell Starc (Australia) – 147
5. Stuart Broad (England) – 134

R Ashwin Ties Muttiah Muralitharan’s Record For Most Player Of The Series Awards In Test Cricket

October 1, 2024, 6:15 pm

World No. 1 Test bowler Ravichandran Ashwin matched the legendary Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan’s record for the most Player of the Series awards in Test cricket history on Tuesday (October 1) by securing his 11th award. Ashwin was recognized as the standout player in the recent two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh. The 38-year-old spinner scored a total of 114 runs across two innings and took 11 wickets over four innings.

Although Ashwin went wicketless in the first innings of the Chennai Test, he made a significant impact in the second innings, claiming six wickets for 88 runs. In the second Test at Green Park in Kanpur, he took two wickets in the first innings and three in the second.

Muralitharan achieved this accolade during his 18-year career, participating in 61 series for Sri Lanka and winning the Player of the Series award 11 times. In contrast, Ashwin, who made his Test debut in 2011, has played in only 42 series so far.

Most Player of the Series Awards in Tests:

– Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)– 11

– Ravichandran Ashwin (India) – 11

– Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 9

– Imran Khan (Pakistan) – 8

-Richard Hadlee (New Zealand) – 8

– Shane Warne (Australia) – 8

In terms of Indian players, Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag are tied for second place with five Player of the Series awards each. Virat Kohli has earned the honor three times, while Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, and Rahul Dravid each concluded their careers with four awards.

During the India-Bangladesh Test series, Ashwin’s performance overshadowed that of star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who also dismissed 11 batters but had fewer runs to his name.

In the first Test, Ashwin batted at No. 8 and scored 113 runs off 133 balls, forming a vital 199-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja for the seventh wicket to help India recover from 144 for 6 and finish with a total of 376 runs.

Additionally, Ashwin set multiple bowling records during the series and became only the second player in history to score 1,000 runs and take 100 wickets in the World Test Championship (WTC).

Watch: R Ashwin’s Daughters Showcase Cricket Knowledge In T20 World Cup Quiz

May 31, 2024, 1:15 pm

Ravichandran Ashwin’s daughters showed off their cricket knowledge in an endearing quiz video. Ashwin shared a delightful quiz video featuring his two daughters on Instagram on May 30. The video quickly gained attention and impressed fans with the girls’ cricketing trivia. In the video, Ashwin quizzed his daughters about the upcoming T20 World Cup, asking them various questions about the tournament.

The girls correctly answered questions about the T20 World Cup’s venue and the host city for the India vs Pakistan match. They also identified the West Indies’ captain accurately.

Additionally, Ashwin’s daughters knew the name of India’s head coach and recognized cricketer Shimron Hetmyer’s affiliation. However, they were unsure about Hetmyer’s origin. The video became viral on social media, garnering over 300,000 likes on Instagram by Friday morning.

The only question they couldn’t answer was about the host city for the India vs Pakistan match during the group stage, to which Ashwin informed them it was New York.

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Regarding India’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad, Ashwin didn’t make the cut. The team opted for four spinners – Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Yuzvendra Chahal. Despite debates about carrying four spinners, chief selector Ajit Agarkar defended the decision, citing the need for multiple combinations in the Caribbean’s slow pitches.

Most of the Indian team has arrived in New York for their warm-up match against Bangladesh before kicking off their group stage campaign against Ireland on June 5.

India’s Squad

Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

HAVE ALLOWED ASHWIN TO DICTATE TERMS: SMITH

December 30, 2020, 5:10 am

MELBOURNE: Australia batting mainstay Steve Smith, who is enduring a poor run of form in the ongoing Test series against India, said that he has allowed off-spinner R Ashwin dictate terms to him and not put him under pressure as he has done to the other spinners. “I probably haven’t played Ashwin as well as I would’ve liked. I probably would’ve liked to have put him under a bit more pressure,” Smith was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au. “I’ve sort of let him dictate terms and that’s something I’ve probably never let any spinner do in my career.”

ASHWIN LEARNS LESSONS FROM THE PAST, SHINES IN ADELAIDE

December 19, 2020, 4:59 am

NEW DELHI:Having had the experience of bowling at the Adelaide Oval just two years ago and touring Australia four times over the last decade, R Ashwin was on the money from the start during the second day’s play of the first Test as he picked four for 55 to record his best-ever spell not just Down Under but also outside Asia and West Indies, i.e. in nations where the Indian spinners usually find tough to perform.

The Indian offie, bowling slower through the air and relying on bounce, picked the prized wicket of Steve Smith for just one in his very first over as he deceived him with one that did not turn and bounce, catching him on the backfoot and sparking wild celebrations. He then scalped Travis Head and Cameron Green too.

“You know how much he (Smith) bats, his appetite for runs is huge. So in the context of the game, where it was placed, I felt it was important wicket, so I enjoyed and I am really happy,” Ashwin told reporters on Friday while explaining the wild celebrations.

Ashwin had picked three each in the two innings in the Adelaide Test during the last tour in 2018-19 as India scored a close win. That was the only Test he played in Australia during that tour as fitness issues ruled him out for the rest of the series, including one at Sydney where spinner Kuldeep got some help and picked a fifer.

“I pretty much had decent outings every time I have gone on to play in the last 18 months or so and like I said, things can get blown out of context and I have put those things in shelf and it is in the backyard and I have learnt from there. I really want to have all the fun all I possibly can. I don’t want to sit back and think whether that is the best or not. There is an innings to go and I looking at the entire Test series and it is a great opportunity for me to replicate that,” Ashwin added, emphasising that he does not want to bask in the glory yet and want to focus in the forthcoming Tests.

That is understandable considering that India’s last tour of England, in 2018, proved to be one where he began well but then faded.

I AM DIFFERENT FROM LYON, MY JOB ABROAD IS TO SUPPORT PACERS: ASHWIN

December 19, 2020, 4:58 am

ADELAIDE: India spinner R Ashwin refused to compare himself with his Australian counterpart Nathan Lyon saying that the two are different bowlers and have achieved success in their own ways.

While Lyon has 391 wickets, Ashwin is close behind with 369 scalps.

“Look I think every spinner is different, sometimes things can get blown out of proportion… even in this particular Test, Nathan and I we have both bowled very differently. We are different bowlers and successful in our ways,” said the bowler who took four for 55 to help India claw back into the Test and take a 53-run lead.

While Lyon is the conventional type, Ashwin tries to mix things up.

“For me… it is not so much about the trajectory. It is about trying and changing it up and making it difficult for the batsman to defend and score at the same time.”

Ashwin, Umesh overshadow Paine’s effort to put India on top

December 19, 2020, 4:51 am

ADELAIDE:Australia skipper Tim Paine showed what it takes to battle it out against an in-form bowling attack with a gutsy unbeaten 73, but it was the Indian bowlers who held fort and put the visitors in the driving seat on the second day of the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval on Friday. If Ashwin spun a web with figures of 4/55, Umesh Yadav showed why he is the unsung hero of the Indian bowling attack as he finished with 3/40.

Having taken a 53-run lead — something which could have been more had the last three Australian wickets not added 80 runs – India were 9/1 in the second essay when the umpires ended play on the second night. The 62-run lead with nine wickets in the bag could prove to be crucial as the wicket isn’t getting any better for batting. Mayank Agarwal (5) and nightwatchman Jasprit Bumrah (0) will look to start afresh after battling it out against Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc in the dying stages of the second day. With Prithvi Shaw sent back for just 4 by Pat Cummins – once again with the ball coming in through the gap in pad and bat – the Indian management decided to send Bumrah to the middle and he looked to be taking confidence from his fifty in the practice game as he looked solid in defending anything on and around the off-stump.

But the day certainly belonged to the duo of Ashwin and Umesh. Both have often been the ones sacrificed whenever the team has found the need to cut out a spinner or remove an extra fast bowler from the XI. But on Friday, they stole the show after Bumrah sent the openers back in the last half of the opening session.

While Ashwin started by picking the all-important wicket of Steve Smith (1), Umesh picked the man who was looking to stand tall and script a fightback – Marnus Labuschagne (47). With the duo constantly picking wickets, it looked like India would bag a lead of over 100. But skipper Tim Paine had other ideas as he kept battling it out with quality contributions from both Starc (15) and Nathan Lyon (10). More than the runs, the 37 balls that the two combined to play out, kept giving Paine more confidence to stick it out and get closer to the Indian total of 244.

Australia finally folded for 191 as Umesh returned to end Josh Hazlewood’s stay at the crease (8 off 10 balls in 25 minutes). While Mohammad Shami didn’t pick a wicket, he bowled impressively and finished with the best economy rate of 2.41. India’s fielding also left a lot to be desired and catches went down left, right and centre.

The two moments that stood out in the field for India both involved Ashwin. While the first one was when he bowled one slightly shorter and got it to straighten after pitching to take Smith’s edge, the second was a long hop from him that all-rounder Cameron Green (11) hit wide off Kohli who pulled off a brilliant catch, diving to his right.

Earlier, India managed to add just 11 runs to their overnight score as Cummins and Starc made short work of the Indian lower-order. While Starc finished with figures of 4/53, Cummins returned figures of 3/48. While the first hour looked a little disappointing for the Indians, Bumrah handed India the upper hand with the ball towards the close of the opening session as he sent back the Australian openers in quick succession.

Brief Scores: India 244 and 9/1 (Cummins 1/6); Australia 191 (Paine 73*, Labuschagne 47; Ashwin 4/55, Umesh 3/40)