"If I am not needed right now in the series, I am better off saying goodbye to the game," R Ashwin told India skipper Rohit Sharma before his surprise international retirement, refusing to let anyone else write his script after 14 years of service to the game. It is understood that retirement was on his mind after the home series against New Zealand, which India shockingly lost 0-3. He had made it clear to the team management that if he was not guaranteed a place in the playing eleven during the Australia series, he would not even travel Down Under. (Photos: AFP)
19 December,2024 11:46 AM IST | E ABumrah took nine wickets in the third Test at Brisbane to move to 53 in Australia and past Dev's previous mark of 51
19 December,2024 09:42 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentExcellent all-rounder and proven match-winner who set and maintained high standards for nearly a decade-and-a-half calls time on international career
19 December,2024 06:05 AM IST | R KaushikAshwin surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement with immediate effect after the third Test ended in a draw here on Wednesday. The series is levelled at 1-1
19 December,2024 06:06 AM IST | PTIDhoni retired from red-ball cricket in 2014, while Kumble stepped away in 2008. While Ashwin and Dhoni played their final Test Down Under, and called it quits on their own terms, Kumble, whose retirement was prompted by a finger injury, played his last match in New Delhi
19 December,2024 06:06 AM IST | PTIEx-India offie Harbhajan believes Ashwin should have continued for tour’s spin-friendly pitches; hails tweaker’s contribution in wins over the years
19 December,2024 06:09 AM IST | Amit Shah“Obviously there are a lot of people to thank, but I will be failing in my duties if I didn’t thank the BCCI and fellow teammates”
19 December,2024 06:09 AM IST | AFP“I followed Ashwin closely and even tried to learn from his bowling. His achievements speak volumes of his greatness; a real match-winner."
19 December,2024 06:12 AM IST | Subodh MayureNo. 1 in the ICC Test bowler rankings, Bumrah has 66 wickets in 13 Tests, while Ashwin, who announced his retirement at the end of the third Test on Wednesday, has 63 wickets in 14 Tests
19 December,2024 06:12 AM IST | IANS“Very pleased with the way I am batting at the moment. Just a little sore, but I should be fine [before the next game],” Head, who was adjudged player of the match, said after the game
19 December,2024 06:13 AM IST | PTIHazlewood hurt his right calf during Australia’s warm-ups on Tuesday morning. He bowled one over in the opening session on Day 4 before leaving the field with calf soreness. Medical scans later confirmed he had strained his right calf, which led the pacer to miss the rest of the series
19 December,2024 06:13 AM IST | IANSYour journey shows that true greatness lies in never being afraid to experiment and evolve. Your legacy will inspire one and all. Wishing you all the very best for your 2nd innings
19 December,2024 06:15 AM IST | A CorrespondentAshwin could be seen was escorted out of the Chennai International Airport by local officials as fans took photographs before he left with his family without talking to the waiting media
19 December,2024 11:10 AM IST | Brisbane | mid-day online correspondentAt 38, Ashwin, one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, has chosen to bring an end to his illustrious career after amassing 537 wickets in 106 Tests
19 December,2024 11:03 AM IST | Brisbane | mid-day online correspondentThe balloon will be tethered in Yarra Park during the NRMA Insurance Boxing Day Test and fly over Melbourne before the match
19 December,2024 10:28 AM IST | Melbourne | AgenciesThe concluding day of the three-day final at Brabourne Stadium saw the match ending in a tie, but moments later, MSSA Cricket Secretary Nadim Memon declared Anjuman as the winners
19 December,2024 06:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Neeraj AnandThe Windies captain Hayley Matthews and her opening partner, Qiana Joseph shared 66 in just 6.4 overs to set up the win. Joseph hammered her way to 38, 36 of them coming in fours and sixes
19 December,2024 06:20 AM IST | Mumbai | G KrishnanAustralia, who largely controlled the third Test, declared their second innings at 89/7 to set India a 275-run target but rian prevented an exciting climax
19 December,2024 06:19 AM IST | Brisbane | PTIVisitors push match to stalemate as rain plays spoilsport; end day at 8-0 after Australia declare quickfire second innings at 89-7 to set India target of 275
19 December,2024 06:19 AM IST | Brisbane | R KaushikWith the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy now tied 1-1, Rohit believes the team’s morale will be high during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne
19 December,2024 06:16 AM IST | Brisbane | PTISimran made headlines as Gujarat Giants broke the bank to acquire her for Rs1.9 crore during the WPL 2025 auction, making her the most expensive player of the season
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Neeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi, celebrated her son's silver medal win at the Paris Olympics, equating it to gold due to his impressive performance despite an injury. She also praised Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won gold, acknowledging the hard work of all athletes. Meanwhile, Adille Sumariwalla, President of the Athletics Federation of India, lauded Chopra for his resilience, calling him a "tiger" for his remarkable effort and season’s best throw, highlighting his champion spirit in overcoming adversity.
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19 December,2024 06:22 AM IST | Doha | AP | PTIPunjab FC will face Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their next fixture on Boxing Day (December 26) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi
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