New Delhi, Aug 30 (Ians) All-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin stated Pakistan as the strongest contender for the Asia Cup 2023 and a favorite alongside India.
While talking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said Pakistan’s success depends much on skipper Babar Azam and wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan’s performance.
“If Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan give consistent performances with the bat in the middle-order, then Pakistan are going to be one hell of a team going into this Asia Cup and World Cup. It will take some beating. Pakistan is an exceptional side,” Ashwin said.
He also explained the reason behind rating Pakistan so high ahead of India.
“It all comes down to their squad depth. Pakistan has always produced extraordinary cricketers, because of tape ball cricket, they have always had fast bowlers coming through their ranks. Their batting has been special in the late 90s and 2000s,” Ashwin said.
“But their exposure to...
While talking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said Pakistan’s success depends much on skipper Babar Azam and wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan’s performance.
“If Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan give consistent performances with the bat in the middle-order, then Pakistan are going to be one hell of a team going into this Asia Cup and World Cup. It will take some beating. Pakistan is an exceptional side,” Ashwin said.
He also explained the reason behind rating Pakistan so high ahead of India.
“It all comes down to their squad depth. Pakistan has always produced extraordinary cricketers, because of tape ball cricket, they have always had fast bowlers coming through their ranks. Their batting has been special in the late 90s and 2000s,” Ashwin said.
“But their exposure to...
- 8/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 27 (Ians) Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin released a long statement, expressing his thoughts on the ‘mankading’ controversy, and said If anyone run-outs Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma or any big player in the Knockout stage of the game, the hell will break out in that situation.
Here is what Ashwin wrote on X, previously Twitter:“This is a fair assessment of the situation. Imagine someone running out Kohli, Rohit, Smith, Root, or any crucial batter at the nonstrikers in the World Cup semi-final or a crunch game that will decide qualification.
“I am sure hell will break loose and there will be a character assassination campaign by some experts who still don’t agree with it and of course, fans that are on the receiving end.”
Further, he wrote, “At the moment not all teams are doing it but come the World Cup, I really hope everyone is...
Here is what Ashwin wrote on X, previously Twitter:“This is a fair assessment of the situation. Imagine someone running out Kohli, Rohit, Smith, Root, or any crucial batter at the nonstrikers in the World Cup semi-final or a crunch game that will decide qualification.
“I am sure hell will break loose and there will be a character assassination campaign by some experts who still don’t agree with it and of course, fans that are on the receiving end.”
Further, he wrote, “At the moment not all teams are doing it but come the World Cup, I really hope everyone is...
- 8/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 23 (Ians) Legendary Zimbabwe cricketer Heath Streak died on Tuesday after fighting a prolonged battle with cancer at the age of 49, reports said.
However, there has been no official statement from Streak’s family yet.
It was reported that Streak was undergoing treatment in South Africa after being diagnosed with what friends and close ones described as colon and liver cancer.
Cricketers Ravichandran Ashwin, Henry Olonga and Sean Williams took to social media platform X to express their grief and pass on condolences.
“Heath Streak is no more. Sad!! Really sad,” wrote Ashwin.
“Sad news coming through that Heath Streak has crossed to the other side. Rip @ZimCricketv legend. The greatest all-rounder we produced. It was a pleasure playing with you. See you on the other side when my bowling spell comes to an end,” said Olonga.
“Streaky. No words can explain what you and your family have...
However, there has been no official statement from Streak’s family yet.
It was reported that Streak was undergoing treatment in South Africa after being diagnosed with what friends and close ones described as colon and liver cancer.
Cricketers Ravichandran Ashwin, Henry Olonga and Sean Williams took to social media platform X to express their grief and pass on condolences.
“Heath Streak is no more. Sad!! Really sad,” wrote Ashwin.
“Sad news coming through that Heath Streak has crossed to the other side. Rip @ZimCricketv legend. The greatest all-rounder we produced. It was a pleasure playing with you. See you on the other side when my bowling spell comes to an end,” said Olonga.
“Streaky. No words can explain what you and your family have...
- 8/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 21 (Ians) Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal’s exclusion from India’s 17-member squad for the upcoming 50-over Asia Cup came as a surprise to many. With India set to play their Asia Cup matches in Sri Lanka, many expected that with pitches favouring spinners, they could pick four spinners.
But when the squad was announced in a press conference on Monday, Chahal’s name was missing, with India’s bowling composition being three spinners in Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja, apart from six fast-bowling options. Asked about Chahal’s exclusion, chief selector Ajit Agarkar said it was difficult to have two wrist-spinners in the team, with Kuldeep being ahead of him.
“He is another terrific performer for India. But sometimes it is the balance of the team or the team combination. Axar (Patel) has done really well, and he can bat as well. Kuldeep (Yadav) has had a fantastic run.
But when the squad was announced in a press conference on Monday, Chahal’s name was missing, with India’s bowling composition being three spinners in Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja, apart from six fast-bowling options. Asked about Chahal’s exclusion, chief selector Ajit Agarkar said it was difficult to have two wrist-spinners in the team, with Kuldeep being ahead of him.
“He is another terrific performer for India. But sometimes it is the balance of the team or the team combination. Axar (Patel) has done really well, and he can bat as well. Kuldeep (Yadav) has had a fantastic run.
- 8/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, August 20 (Ians) Ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin hailed United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s stunning seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the second match of their three-game T20I series, saying that it is a big achievement and shows the impact of franchise cricket in the gulf side’s victory over the mighty Blackcaps.
In the match, Aayan Afzal Khan claimed 3-20 while Muhammad Jawadullah took 2-16 as UAE restricted New Zealand to 142/8. In reply, skipper Muhammad Waseem led from the front with a 29-ball 55 while Asif Khan made 48 as UAE chased down the total in 15.4 overs to level the series 1-1 and get their first win over the tourists across all international formats.
“UAE beating New Zealand is a big achievement and it’s also showing us what franchisee cricket has succeeded in doing. There is hope for the next generation cricketer coming from countries that aren’t...
In the match, Aayan Afzal Khan claimed 3-20 while Muhammad Jawadullah took 2-16 as UAE restricted New Zealand to 142/8. In reply, skipper Muhammad Waseem led from the front with a 29-ball 55 while Asif Khan made 48 as UAE chased down the total in 15.4 overs to level the series 1-1 and get their first win over the tourists across all international formats.
“UAE beating New Zealand is a big achievement and it’s also showing us what franchisee cricket has succeeded in doing. There is hope for the next generation cricketer coming from countries that aren’t...
- 8/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 16 (Ians) Reacting to reports about England Test captain Ben Stokes possible U-Turn on Odi retirement to play the World Cup, India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin reckons that T20I skipper Jos Buttler will convince Stokes to return for the marquee tournament later this year.
According to British media, Stokes might reconsider reversing his Odi retirement with the intention of joining the upcoming World Cup set to take place in India.
The reports come a day after England’s white-ball coach Matthew Mott said Buttler Buttler will have a chat with Stokes to see if he is willing to reconsider his Odi retirement.
“Jos will probably lead the way on that communication, but Ben’s pretty straight with all of us. We will see if he’s keen,” Mott had told Daily Mail in an interview last week.
Reacting to this, Ashwin said Buttler, who is his teammate at the Rajasthan Royals,...
According to British media, Stokes might reconsider reversing his Odi retirement with the intention of joining the upcoming World Cup set to take place in India.
The reports come a day after England’s white-ball coach Matthew Mott said Buttler Buttler will have a chat with Stokes to see if he is willing to reconsider his Odi retirement.
“Jos will probably lead the way on that communication, but Ben’s pretty straight with all of us. We will see if he’s keen,” Mott had told Daily Mail in an interview last week.
Reacting to this, Ashwin said Buttler, who is his teammate at the Rajasthan Royals,...
- 8/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 6 (Ians) With exactly two months to go for the 2023 Odi World Cup, hosts India are still trying to figure out their best possible 15 men for the mega event and there are discussions around seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s inclusion in the squad as well.
The 36-year-old, who has not played a 50-over game in 18 months, was not part of India’s Odi squad for the recently concluded three-match series against West Indies. However, he could still be considered for the Odi world given his versatility.
A great thinker of the game, Ashwin could ball at any stages of an Odi match, is a more than handy batter lower down the order and has years of experience behind. An Indian Express report had recently said that Ashwin’s name is being discussed between the selectors and team management as they want variety in their spin department.
As of now,...
The 36-year-old, who has not played a 50-over game in 18 months, was not part of India’s Odi squad for the recently concluded three-match series against West Indies. However, he could still be considered for the Odi world given his versatility.
A great thinker of the game, Ashwin could ball at any stages of an Odi match, is a more than handy batter lower down the order and has years of experience behind. An Indian Express report had recently said that Ashwin’s name is being discussed between the selectors and team management as they want variety in their spin department.
As of now,...
- 8/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Indian filmmaker Nag Ashwin unveiled the first look of his sci-fi film “Kalki 2898 Ad” (working title “Project-k”) to cheers and applause at the San Diego Comic-Con in July.
Ashwin was joined by two members of the cast — Prabhas (“Baahubali”) and Kamal Haasan (“Vishwaroopam”).
In an interview with Et Canada, Ashwin described a sense of relief after sharing the first glimpse with the world. “It feels like a bit of relief because we were doing this amongst ourselves for the past two years from the design, story and everything. So, it’s nice to share it with the world and see that they also enjoy this sort of thing. It’s good. It’s a bit of energy for all of us.”
(L-r) Rana Daggubati, Kamal Haasan and Prabhas speak onstage at “Project K” panel during 2023 Comic-Con International: San Diego. — Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
From the teaser, “Kalki 2898 Ad...
Ashwin was joined by two members of the cast — Prabhas (“Baahubali”) and Kamal Haasan (“Vishwaroopam”).
In an interview with Et Canada, Ashwin described a sense of relief after sharing the first glimpse with the world. “It feels like a bit of relief because we were doing this amongst ourselves for the past two years from the design, story and everything. So, it’s nice to share it with the world and see that they also enjoy this sort of thing. It’s good. It’s a bit of energy for all of us.”
(L-r) Rana Daggubati, Kamal Haasan and Prabhas speak onstage at “Project K” panel during 2023 Comic-Con International: San Diego. — Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
From the teaser, “Kalki 2898 Ad...
- 7/31/2023
- by Divya Goyal
- ET Canada
InterviewMadonne Ashwin, who directed ‘Maaveeran’, speaks on how he views cinema, not compromising a person’s dignity on screen, crediting the inspirations behind the film in its end titles, and more.Madonne AshwinMadonne Ashwin’s second feature Maaveeran has charmed many, and the director seems to be firmly set on the path of making films that are different yet fall within the commercial genre. A local politician’s attempt to move the people of a slum into substandard accommodation, citing ‘development’, forms the background of the Sivakarthikeyan-starrer Maaveeran. A timid illustrator Sathya (Sivakarthikeyan) prefers to lie low and not raise his voice against injustice, but a mind voice (Vijay Sethupathi) nudges him to discover the hero in him. Ashwin’s debut Mandela bagged two National Awards (Best Debut Film and Best Screenplay - Dialogue), but what people remember and thank the director for most is for gifting comedian Yogi Babu...
- 7/27/2023
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
Late Saturday afternoon at San Diego Comic-Con, thousands of fans, packed inside a cavernous ballroom, roared to life as the cast for one of the biggest shows to appear at this year’s annual fan convention stepped onto the stage. It was, in fact, one of the only times a cast of actors appeared at Sdcc this year. And it wasn’t for a superhero movie or TV show or any massive franchise backed by a major studio.
Instead, it was for “Critical Role,” the popular, long-running webseries that started as a group of voice actors getting together to play Dungeons & Dragons.
“A question for the audience: anyone who’s doing cosplay, will you please stand up so we can see it?” asked star Liam O’Brien from the stage. Half the crowd — many of whom were dressed as characters from the show — leapt to their feet.
“You look beautiful San Diego!
Instead, it was for “Critical Role,” the popular, long-running webseries that started as a group of voice actors getting together to play Dungeons & Dragons.
“A question for the audience: anyone who’s doing cosplay, will you please stand up so we can see it?” asked star Liam O’Brien from the stage. Half the crowd — many of whom were dressed as characters from the show — leapt to their feet.
“You look beautiful San Diego!
- 7/24/2023
- by Adam B. Vary, Angelique Jackson and Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
The hugely-anticipated Indian big-budget sci-fi film, currently known as “Project K,” will unveil exclusive footage in the presence of talent at the San Diego Comic-Con (Sdcc).
Produced by C. Aswani Dutt’s Vyjayanthi Movies, the film is directed by “Mahanati” filmmaker Nag Ashwin and stars A-listers Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Disha Patani.
Kicking off the Sdcc celebration, Vyjayanthi Movies will offer fans a look at the film as part of an opening night party on July 19. On July 20, the “Project K” team will host a panel titled “This is Project K: First Glimpse of India’s Mytho-Sci-fi Epic” with Padukone, Prabhas and Haasan during which the film’s full title, teaser trailer and release date will be revealed. The stars will also feature in a performance on Sdcc’s largest stage.
“This exclusive event will transport guests into India’s most ambitious cinematic universe yet with their captivating storytelling,...
Produced by C. Aswani Dutt’s Vyjayanthi Movies, the film is directed by “Mahanati” filmmaker Nag Ashwin and stars A-listers Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Disha Patani.
Kicking off the Sdcc celebration, Vyjayanthi Movies will offer fans a look at the film as part of an opening night party on July 19. On July 20, the “Project K” team will host a panel titled “This is Project K: First Glimpse of India’s Mytho-Sci-fi Epic” with Padukone, Prabhas and Haasan during which the film’s full title, teaser trailer and release date will be revealed. The stars will also feature in a performance on Sdcc’s largest stage.
“This exclusive event will transport guests into India’s most ambitious cinematic universe yet with their captivating storytelling,...
- 7/6/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Veteran Indian actor Kamal Haasan is joining Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Disha Patani on the cast of Nag Ashwin’s “Project K.”
The film, a big-budget sci-fi action epic, is directed by Nag Ashwin (“Mahanati”) and produced by C. Aswani Dutt’s Vyjayanthi Movies, marking the banner’s 50th anniversary.
Haasan starred in and produced “Vikram,” one of the biggest hits of 2022 and has “Indian 2” in the works. Following the tremendous critical and commercial success of “Nayakan” (1987), he will also reunite with Mani Ratnam, who has had hits with the two-part “Ponniyin Selvan” films.
Prabhas’ “Adipurush,” which is currently in cinemas, has considerably slowed down after a mighty debut. Padukone starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan in “Pathaan,” the biggest Indian hit of the year so far. Bachchan starred in 2022 hits “Uunchai” and “Brahmastra Part One: Shiva,” while Patani was last seen in “Ek Villain Returns” (2022).
Haasan said: “50 years...
The film, a big-budget sci-fi action epic, is directed by Nag Ashwin (“Mahanati”) and produced by C. Aswani Dutt’s Vyjayanthi Movies, marking the banner’s 50th anniversary.
Haasan starred in and produced “Vikram,” one of the biggest hits of 2022 and has “Indian 2” in the works. Following the tremendous critical and commercial success of “Nayakan” (1987), he will also reunite with Mani Ratnam, who has had hits with the two-part “Ponniyin Selvan” films.
Prabhas’ “Adipurush,” which is currently in cinemas, has considerably slowed down after a mighty debut. Padukone starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan in “Pathaan,” the biggest Indian hit of the year so far. Bachchan starred in 2022 hits “Uunchai” and “Brahmastra Part One: Shiva,” while Patani was last seen in “Ek Villain Returns” (2022).
Haasan said: “50 years...
- 6/25/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
New Delhi, June 15 (Ians) West Indies fast-bowling legend Sir Andy Roberts has slammed the Indian men’s cricket team after their 209-run defeat to Australia in the 2023 World Test Championship Final at The Oval, saying that arrogance has sneaked into the national set-up.
“There is this arrogance which has crept into Indian cricket and through this, India have underestimated the rest of the world. India must decide what their focus is-Test cricket or limited overs cricket. T20 cricket will run its course. There is no contest between bat and ball there,” Roberts was quoted as saying by mid-day on Thursday.
Roberts, the spearhead of West Indies’ fiery bowling line-up in the 1970s and 1980s, pointed out that India have some very good players, but they have not put in worthwhile performances away from home.
“I expected India to show their batting strength. I saw no bright spot in the final...
“There is this arrogance which has crept into Indian cricket and through this, India have underestimated the rest of the world. India must decide what their focus is-Test cricket or limited overs cricket. T20 cricket will run its course. There is no contest between bat and ball there,” Roberts was quoted as saying by mid-day on Thursday.
Roberts, the spearhead of West Indies’ fiery bowling line-up in the 1970s and 1980s, pointed out that India have some very good players, but they have not put in worthwhile performances away from home.
“I expected India to show their batting strength. I saw no bright spot in the final...
- 6/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 14 (Ians) At The Oval, where India lost the 2023 World Test Championship Final to Australia, six members of India’s playing eleven were aged 34 or above, including captain Rohit Sharma. Since the inception of the World Test Championship cycle in 2019, India have been runners-up on both occasions, first under the leadership of Virat Kohli and now under Rohit’s captaincy.
With India set to begin their next cycle of the Wtc through the two-match Test series against West Indies in Dominica and Trinidad & Tobago from July 12, it also raises queries over Rohit leading India throughout the two-year cycle, as by the time 2025 Wtc Final arrives, he will be 38.
Devang Gandhi, the former India opener, and national selector, feels it is the responsibility of the current selection committee to have a word with Rohit about his future as Test captain.
“That discussion (on Rohit continuing to captain India in...
With India set to begin their next cycle of the Wtc through the two-match Test series against West Indies in Dominica and Trinidad & Tobago from July 12, it also raises queries over Rohit leading India throughout the two-year cycle, as by the time 2025 Wtc Final arrives, he will be 38.
Devang Gandhi, the former India opener, and national selector, feels it is the responsibility of the current selection committee to have a word with Rohit about his future as Test captain.
“That discussion (on Rohit continuing to captain India in...
- 6/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 12 (Ians) Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar believes no other top cricketer in India has been subjected to the baffling treatment which has been meted out to ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who was excluded from India’s playing eleven in their 209-run defeat to Australia in the World Test Championship (Wtc) Final at The Oval.
The dilemma of Ashwin being in the playing eleven or not had been a huge topic of discussion in the run-up to the Wtc final, leading to contrasting opinions. His exclusion from the playing eleven, as India lacked control of the ball, invited severe criticism from former cricketers of both nations.
“No other top-class Indian cricketer in the modern era has been treated as bafflingly as Ashwin has been. Tell me if there was a No. 1 Icc-ranked batter in the team, would he have been left out of the playing XI just because...
The dilemma of Ashwin being in the playing eleven or not had been a huge topic of discussion in the run-up to the Wtc final, leading to contrasting opinions. His exclusion from the playing eleven, as India lacked control of the ball, invited severe criticism from former cricketers of both nations.
“No other top-class Indian cricketer in the modern era has been treated as bafflingly as Ashwin has been. Tell me if there was a No. 1 Icc-ranked batter in the team, would he have been left out of the playing XI just because...
- 6/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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