R. Ashwin will participate in the ILT20 and BBL.

R Ashwin no longer has to choose between the UAE and Australia. As a replacement to having to decide between the ILT20 and the Big Bash League (BBL), it looks like to be a double dose, or twin assignments. Due to difficulties with scheduling at the end of the year. The experienced spinner would have been forced to choose between the two. But it is quite likely that he will play in both.

One of the best spinners in India has signed up for the ILT20 auction and will probably play in the BBL in Australia as well. Numerous teams have made offers to him, including Tim Paine’s Adelaide Strikers, Ricky Ponting’s Hobart Hurricanes, and both the Sydney teams (Sixers and Thunder). Naturally, he will have to select one of them.

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Players who are still participating in Indian tournaments under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are not permitted to participate in foreign leagues. But Ashwin, who declared his retirement from the IPL in August, is taking full use of this opportunity. He has finally signed up for the October 1 auction. After a lengthy period of negotiations with the ILT20 organizers. He is anticipated to formally sign with one of the four teams listed above. But he has also been in discussions with a few BBL teams.

Managing the schedule of the back-to-back events will be extremely difficult because some of the tournaments’ fixtures may conflict. While the BBL begins on December 14 and ends on January 25, the ILT20 takes place from December 2 to January 4. Currently, Ashwin will begin with the ILT20 before traveling to Australia for the BBL. Where he will have restricted availability this year.

Since all six teams have finished their direct signings, there was no direct admission into the ILT20 this year. “I signed up to participate in the auction. Ashwin confirmed his participation in the auction. Which is taking place for the first time in the UAE league’s four seasons. Saying, “Hopefully, one of the six franchises will be interested in bidding for me.”

Though there are hints that something may be decided in a few days. Ashwin remained silent over the BBL developments.

Regarding other international leagues, Ashwin is probably going to play in The Hundred in the UK or Major League Cricket (MLC) in the USA. Of all, there is still time to finish those tournament procedures.

Ashwin supports Bumrah and Jadeja for the position of Test captain in India

R Ashwin believes that other seasoned candidates like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are still valid choices for the position. Even though Shubman Gill is the clear favorite to replace Rohit Sharma as India’s next Test captain.

The lineup for India’s Five-Test series against England. Which begins on June 20, may be chosen in the last week of May. The selection process is dominated by discussions over a potential new captain.

“First of all, Gill is regarded as the captain by everyone. They’re all heading that way. But why do we overlook Ravindra Jadeja? Jasprit Bumrah is a noisy alternative,” Ashwin stated in a YouTube video interview with former Tamil Nadu opener Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan. I would suggest that if you are open to hiring a new captain. Why not assign Gill as an experienced man’s understudy for two years before giving him a full-time position?

With 3370 runs and 323 wickets from 80 Test matches, Jadeja is the most seasoned player in the Indian squad following the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit from the game. However, Bumrah has only captained India in three Test matches, most recently in the opening and final Tests of the 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He has no prior experience as a Test cricket captain.

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“Why don’t we gather all three or four candidates, have them give a presentation, and ask them to explain the team’s vision?” Ashwin said. “It takes place in nations like Australia. Why don’t we take that route?

Following the third BGT Test late last year, Ashwin announced his retirement from all cricket-related activities. He stated that Bumrah should also be given serious consideration and that his recent back issue shouldn’t be a barrier.

“Look at Pat Cummins, who is currently captaining Australia in Tests and ODIs after having a back stress fracture as well,” Ashwin said. In that sense, Bumrah is a national treasure and need to be discussed.

He needs to be questioned about his ability to play five Test matches. Can you serve as captain full-time? Although he had a stress fracture, I’m sure he’ll give it some thought. The cap bearing his name ought to be at the top of that ring, in my opinion.

Jacob Bethell may have “generational talent,” says R. Ashwin.

Jacob Bethell has received respect from Ravi Ashwin. Who described him as a possible “generational talent” and implied that, given the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) need for left-handed batsman. He may fit right in with the team’s lineup. RCB’s acquisition of Bethell, an explosive England batsman, for INR 2.6 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction demonstrated the team’s strategic emphasis on increasing their batting depth.

Ashwin’s support of Bethell highlights the young player’s extraordinary potential. As he has already established himself in T20 cricket with an average of 57.66 in seven games. He is a great asset to RCB because of his ability to hit the ball cleanly and play gracefully over extra cover, especially considering their current batting dynamics.

The head coach of RCB, Andy Flower, was equally enthusiastic about Bethell’s potential and thought that his performance would be entertaining to the crowd. Jacob Bethell is anticipated to have a big influence in the upcoming season thanks to his strong skill set and encouraging statistics. He could end up being a mainstay of RCB’s batting order as they pursue IPL glory. The franchise has a bright future because to RCB’s smart purchases and Ashwin’s ideas.

India starts strong after scoring 376. India vs Bangladesh

India vs Bangladesh: The hosts gave up just 37 runs in the overnight total as they were knocked out for 376 on Day 2. Giving Taskin Ahmed three swift wickets and Hasan Mahmud the first five-wicket haul of any Bangladeshi pacer in India. Even so, the lower order of India, spearheaded by R Ashwin’s 113 and Ravindra Jadeja’s 86, turned in a stunning effort. Adding 232 for the final four wickets after being reduced to 144/6. Bangladesh’s response was beset early on as India’s Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah struck first as they went into lunch on 26/3.

When Ravindra Jadeja poked at a delivery outside off. While this was going on, R Ashwin took one off Hasan Mahmud for a four, and Akash Deep quickly followed suit, hitting two fours off the same bowler in an over to help India surpass 350. Another fortunate moment came when Akash misplayed a pass to Taskin, only for Shakib Al Hasan to make the catch. After that, he hit a textbook off drive and gave Mahmud, who had a costly start on the second day, another boundary.

Before falling to Taskin in search of a big shot, Akash made 17 runs in a 24-run partnership with Ashwin. Jasprit Bumrah opened the scoring with a four off the first ball he encountered that went past the slip cordon. Taskin then brought an end to an excellent innings by Ashwin. Who attempted to go over the top but instead gave Najmul Hossain Shanto a catch at deep mid off. Replays showed that Bumrah had an inside edge, which allowed him to escape a Bangladesh review for leg before wicket. Mahmud eventually took his fifth wicket when Bumrah steered a ball to Zakir Hasan at third slip.

India vs Bangladesh

In the opening over, Shadman Islam had an edge over Bumrah. However, the ball missed backward point, and he was also outscored. The bowler adjusted his angle and bowled Shadman for two. Approaching from around the wicket to see him shoulder arms a ball. Zakir was given a fortunate break. When Mohammed Siraj struck him in the pad. However, India declined to review the play, and replays later showed three reds.

Bumrah and Siraj each bowled three overs before Akash and Ashwin joined the attack. Najmul elected to play a sweep for a four in an attempt to counter Ashwin positively. However, Bangladesh faced immediate consequences. When Mominul Haque and Zakir were bowled off consecutive deliveries by Akash. Bangladesh still had a lot of work to do, but Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul went into the lunch break undefeated after seeing through Akash’s testing.

Brief scores:

Bangladesh 26/3

Najmul Hossain Shanto 15*;

Akash Deep 2-5,

Jasprit Bumrah 1-10 are trailed by 350 runs behind India 376

R Ashwin 113,

Ravindra Jadeja 86,

Yashasvi Jaiswal 56;

Hasan Mahmud 5-83,

Taskin Ahmed 3-55.

‘After a stage, money doesn’t matter’ – R Ashwin on Rohit Sharma Mumbai Indians future

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 big auction could be full of surprises, with a few franchise stalwarts expected to transfer bases. A lot of attention is focused on Rohit Sharma, whose future with the Mumbai Indians (MI) is questionable.

While there is no indication that the five-time IPL champions will release Rohit, pundits and fans have been debating the possibility. MI appointed Hardik Pandya as captain for IPL 2024, after Rohit, who has guided the franchise to five titles. This move was met with widespread outrage from supporters. According to reports, the Indian captain was dissatisfied with the team’s performance.

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As the blockbuster auction is likely to take place ahead of the IPL 2025, rumors over Rohit departing Mumbai has spread throughout the cricket community. However, Ravichandran Ashwin believes that the great Mumbai batter would remain at MI.

“It’s not wrong to think like Rohit.”I do not want any headaches. I was a captain for India. I’ve captained Mumbai several times. Even if I’m not a captain, I’m excited to visit Mumbai. It would be great if I could play for Mumbai. I’m sure most players are like this. After a certain point, money becomes irrelevant to some of those players. That’s the point,” Ashwin explained on his YouTube account.

How did Rohit Sharma and MI fare in the IPL 2024?

Rohit enjoyed the fifth most prolific run-scoring season in his long IPL career. The right-handed batsman made 417 runs, the most in an IPL season since 2016. He scored a century and fifty, with the highest score of 105*. He averaged 32.08 and had a stellar strike rate of 150 this season.

While Rohit’s stats were good in IPL 2024, MI had a terrible campaign under Pandya’s leadership, finishing bottom on the points table with only four victories from 14 games. MI management is well-known for its unwavering determination to succeed. They will stop at nothing to construct a powerful team for the IPL 2025. However, it remains uncertain whether Rohit will play a role in their redemption story.