In the second ODI played against South Africa in Raipur, Ruturaj Gaikwad scored a century while batting at number four. This was Gaikwad’s first ODI century. This right-handed batsman played an innings of 105 runs in 83 balls with the help of 2 sixes and 12 fours. After this century, Gaikwad has been praised by former Indian spinner R Ashwin.

On his YouTube channel, R Ashwin said, “The Indian team management should give continuous opportunity to Ruturaj Gaikwad even after Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer return to the team. It is the responsibility of the management to find a way to give him a chance.”

He said that Rituraj is an opening batsman. Some people say that he should not bat at number 4. In IPL, your best batsmen should be in the top three. But there are possibilities for Rituraj at number 4 in ODIs. He plays fast bowlers well. The spinning ball is his slight weakness, and if he is batting at number 4, he will not have to face it as much. He is also an excellent batsman of spin and runs fast between the wickets. He has all types of shots. He has nothing more to prove to bat at number 4.

Ashwin said that Gaikwad is an excellent batsman. He has filled the gap of Shreyas Iyer. He deserves to play for a long time.

The former off-spinner said that Ruturaj is the first Indian batsman to score a century at number four after the 2023 World Cup.

In the three years since his debut, he has played only eight ODIs. The right-hander made a comeback to the ODI team in South Africa in 2023, two years after his last match. How will India handle Rituraj’s role when the senior players return? It will be an important story for India in its preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Gaikwad, who returned to ODI cricket after 2 years in the absence of Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, has definitely made the path of Shreyas Iyer difficult with his century.

The debate regarding the period of change in India’s Test team is continuously increasing. After the arrival of head coach Gautam Gambhir, Team India’s performance in white ball cricket has been very strong. Whereas in the red ball format the situation seems opposite. The embarrassing 0-2 home Test series defeat against South Africa has raised many questions. Were Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and R Ashwin dropped from the team so soon? Could the results have been different had he been there?

Amidst this debate, R Ashwin created a new controversy by giving a statement on his YouTube channel. Ashwin said that if he, Kohli and Rohit had been given time and clarity, these players could have made the transition in the team easier.

Ashwin’s statement

Ashwin believes that no clear plan was given by the team management and selectors regarding the future. For this reason the players themselves had to take difficult decisions. Ashwin said, “There should be a clear path for transition. When there is no clarity, the decision has to be taken on one’s own. Virat could groom the players, Rohit could do it, I too could do it. Sharing the experience with the players has been our strength.”

Fans also believe that if Rohit and Kohli were in the team, the performance against South Africa might have been better. However, Team India’s great batsman Sunil Gavaskar does not completely agree with this.

Gavaskar’s strong counterattack

Sunil Gavaskar said that the decision of retirement was the players’ own. It is wrong to say that if he had been in the team, India would not have lost the series. He reminded that even when these three players were there, the team had suffered many big defeats. During a conversation with Aaj Tak, Gavaskar said, “The decision to take retirement was his own. It is not correct to say that we would have won had he been there. Earlier also we had lost against Australia by 0-3, when he was the same player. Therefore, it is wrong to think that he was dropped or his presence would have changed the result.”

Batsmen often make headlines in the ICC World Test Championship, but there are some bowlers who made the match one-sided with their rhythm, line and stick length. Till now in the history of WTC, there have been many bowlers who made records by taking 12 to 14 wickets in a single match. Let us know when and how which bowler did this miracle.

Ajaz Patel – New Zealand

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel is still known for his incredible record. He took a total of 14 wickets in the Wankhede Test against India (3 December 2021). A long spell of 73.5 overs, 15 maidens and 14 wickets for 225 runs… this figure shows that he single-handedly forced the Indian batsmen to kneel. This is the most amazing match bowling figure in WTC history.

Mitchell Santner – New Zealand

In October 2024, Mitchell Santner of New Zealand gave such a performance against India in Pune that everyone was surprised. He took 13 wickets in his spell. By giving away 48.3 overs, only 3 maidens and 157 runs, he displayed his brilliant bowling. This performance against a strong team like India is proof of his spin mastery.

Gus Atkinson – England

England’s fast bowler Gus Atkinson created a stir by taking 12 wickets in 26 overs in the Lord’s Test (10 July 2024) against West Indies. 12 wickets for just 106 runs… This figure shows how he made excellent use of the pitch and his pace.

Sajid Khan – Pakistan

Pakistan off-spinner Sajid Khan wreaked havoc on Bangladesh in December 2021, taking 12 wickets. 12 maidens and 128 runs in 47.4 overs. This match was entirely in his name and proved to be decisive in Pakistan’s victory.

R. Ashwin – West Indies

India’s legendary spinner R. Ashwin made the match one-sided by taking 12 wickets in Rojo (West Indies) in July 2023. 13 maidens, 131 runs and 12 wickets in 46 overs, this is another golden chapter in Ashwin’s record.

Most Wickets In WTC: Since the start of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC), the role of bowlers in Test cricket has become even more important. Long spells, match-changing balls and the art of taking wickets in difficult situations, amidst all this, there are some bowlers who have made their own identity in the WTC. At present, the top-5 list of highest wicket takers includes three Australian and two Indian bowlers, who are giving strong proof of their ability in Test cricket.

Nathan Lyon – Australia

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has become the highest wicket-taker in the history of WTC. He has taken 219 wickets since 2019. The specialty of Lion’s bowling is his consistent line-length and his ability to make the batsmen make mistakes. His best figure has been 8/64 and he has taken four wickets 13 times and five wickets 10 times.

Pat Cummins – Australia

Australian captain Pat Cummins is also very close to Lion with 215 wickets. Cummins has won many matches in WTC by showing amazing swing and bounce along with fast pace. His impressive average of 22.13 and best spell of 6/28 make him one of the most lethal bowlers in modern cricket.

Mitchell Starc – Australia

Mitchell Starc troubles the batsmen with his in-swing yorker and left-arm angle. Starc has taken 201 wickets so far. His strike rate (43.33) shows that he takes wickets at regular intervals and emerges as a threat with both the new and old balls.

R Ashwin – India

India’s great spinner R. Ashwin has taken 195 wickets in his name in WTC. His best bowling figures are 7/71 and he is among the bowlers with the lowest average (21.49). Ashwin always increases the challenge for the batsmen with the help of spin, flight and variation.

Jasprit Bumrah – India

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has made it to the top-5 by taking 184 wickets so far. His average of 18.90 and strike rate of 40.53 shows that he is one of the most lethal bowlers. Every batsman in the world is troubled by Bumrah’s unique action, accuracy and reverse swing.

The dominance of batsmen is seen more in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, there are many bowlers in this league who have turned the tide of the match on their own. Yuzvendra Chahal continues to top the list of bowlers taking the most wickets in IPL history. Chahal has left other greats behind by consistently performing well.

Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal, who has played for Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, RCB and now Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, tops the list with 221 wickets. Chahal, who has been playing IPL since 2013, has played 174 matches so far and his best bowling performance has been 5/40. An economy of around 8 and an average of less than 23 is proof of Chahal’s impressive bowling. He is the only spinner in the history of IPL who has consistently maintained his rhythm and control.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

At second place is India’s swing master Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has been a part of the league since 2011. Bhuvi has taken 198 wickets in 190 matches. His best has been 5/19, and the most important thing is that he has proved himself in both powerplay and death overs. Bhuvi’s economy is better than Chahal’s, i.e. 7.69, which is proof of his accurate line-length.

Sunil Narine

Kolkata Knight Riders legend Sunil Narine is at third place with 192 wickets. His biggest strength is the art of reading batsmen and consistent tight bowling. With an excellent economy of 6.79, Narine has made his own mark in IPL history. Narine, who has been continuously associated with KKR since 2012, has been the most reliable face of the team’s bowling.

Piyush Chawla

Piyush Chawla is in fourth place, who has 192 wickets in his name. Chawla is one of the most experienced players of IPL and has been a consistent part of the league since 2008. While playing for CSK, KKR, KXIP and MI, Chawla baffled many batsmen with his googly and fast spin.

R Ashwin

India’s experienced off-spinner R Ashwin is at fifth place in this list, who has taken 187 wickets. His bowling style may be a little different in IPL, but on the basis of his experience he always puts pressure on the opposition team. Ashwin’s smart bowling, carrom ball and line-length always make him special.

A big controversy has arisen about Team India’s new coach Gautam Gambhir. His old partner and former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwari has made serious allegations against him. Tiwari says that after Gambhir became a coach, there has been a lot of tension in the atmosphere of the Indian team.

Manoj Tiwari targeted Gambhir

Manoj Tiwari said, “Ever since Gautam Gambhir has become the coach of Team India, many controversies have come to the fore. Many senior players have either retired or have been shifted.

Tiwari said that Gambhir’s attitude has been quite strict and non -cooperative towards senior players. He alleged that Gambhir wanted not to raise any questions on his decisions. If a player like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli or R.K. If Ashwin disagrees with something, he is excluded from the team or is shocked.

“Gambhir did not want senior faces in the team”

Manoj Tiwari also claims that Gambhir removed those players from the team who could have questioned the decisions of the team. He said, “Ashwin retired in the middle of the Test series against Australia last year. Then Rohit and Virat also said goodbye to Test cricket. This is not a coincidence, but it is the thinking of team management behind it.”

After the arrival of Gambhir, many big decisions were taken. Removing Rohit Sharma from ODI captaincy and making Shubman Gill captain, Virat Kohli’s selection is out of the process, making domestic cricket compulsory for senior players and giving a place in the team directly in the team, these steps have also sparked debate between fans and cricket experts.

“Rohit-Virat is the real hero of Indian cricket”

However, Manoj Tiwari also said that he is confident that Gambhir will not completely out of ODI to Rohit and Virat. He said, “Both players are precious to Indian cricket. Rohit and Virat have given a lot for the country in their career. They are not just a player, but the identity of Indian cricket.”

Indian team continues to tussle

After these allegations, the discussion of factionalism and differences in the Indian team has again intensified. Some former cricketers believe that Gautam Gambhir’s coaching style is very aggressive and not every player is comfortable in that environment. In the coming months, it will be interesting to see if this dispute is calm or there is a new earthquake in Indian cricket.

Test record: There have been many such bowlers in Indian cricket history who gave up the senses of the opposing teams with their brilliant bowling in a Test series. Let’s know about those top 5 Indian bowlers, who set the record with the most wickets in the same Test series.

Bhagwat Chandrashekhar – 35 wickets (England vs India)

The name of Indian spinner Bhagwat Chandrashekhar is still recorded in golden letters in Test history. In the domestic series against England of 1972/73, he took the English batsmen with 35 wickets. His best bowling was 79 runs for 8 wickets. With an average of.18.91 and an economy of 2.27, this performance is still counted among the great records of Indian cricket.

Vinu Mankad – 34 wickets (England vs India)

In 1951/52, the great all -rounder Vinu Mankad did wonders in bowling. He took 34 wickets in the five -Test series. His bowling average was 16.79 and the economy rate was only 1.53. The England team could not stand in front of his spin.

Subhash Gupte -34 wicket (Newland vs India)

Subhash Gupte is counted among the most accurate leg spinners in India. He took 34 wickets in the series played against New Zealand in 1955/56. His bowling repeatedly harassed Kiwi batsmen. His best bowling figure was 128 runs for 7 wickets.

Jasprit Bumrah – 32 wickets (India vs Australia)

Modern era star bowler Jasprit Bumrah created history on the soil of Australia. In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, he set a new example among the Indian fast bowlers with 32 wickets. His average was just 13.06, which is considered to be the best performance of any Indian bowler on foreign soil.

Ravichandran Ashwin – 32 wickets (England vs India)

Indian spin magician Ravichandran Ashwin took 32 wickets in the 2020/21 England series. In front of his turn and variation, English batsmen looked helpless. In this series, Ashwin recorded the best figure of 6/61 and played an important role in India’s victory.

India’s legendary spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin has been unsold in the auction. The auction of the ILT20 league was held in Dubai today, in which Ashwin’s base price was one lakh 20 thousand dollars, which is equal to about 1 crore rupees in Indian currency. Given Ashwin’s records and figures, his auction was a shocking subject.

Ashwin had registered for the ALT20 League auction after taking retirement from international cricket and IPL a few months ago. His registration was very much discussed. Ashwin played a total of 221 matches for 5 different teams in his Indian Premier League career, in which he took 187 wickets as a bowler. At the same time, he has 833 runs in batting.

In the last auction of IPL, he was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 9.75 crore. In the 2025 season, he was able to take only 7 wickets in 9 matches. Well, Ashwin may have been unsold in the LT20 auction, but in the meantime he has signed the deal for the next season of Big Bash League. Ashwin will play for Sydney Thunder in the next season of BBL starting on 14 December.

Ashwin will become the first male cricketer who has played in BBL as soon as he plays the first match for Sydney Thunder.

Ashwin himself had told, “The management of Sydney Thunder was very clear about how he would work with me in the team. My talks with the officials were very good and both sides agreed to the role in my team. I am desperate to perform well for the Thunder team.”

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Indian cricket legendary off -spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will once again see you in the field. After retiring from international cricket and IPL, now they can start a new start in the franchise T20 league. According to the news, Ashwin is preparing to participate in the ILT20 league to be held in UAE, which will be played from December 2 and will be played till 4 January.

Ashwin can land in auction

Negotiations are going on between the ILT20 organizers and Ashwin. This year, the league has brought the process of auction instead of draft for the first time. The registration of the players is still going on and the last date to send the name has been fixed on 10 September. After this, players are to be auctioned in Dubai on 30 September. Ashwin also said in a conversation with Cricbuzz that he is discussing with the organizers and is thinking of participating in the auction. He said, “Yes, I am talking to the organizers. Hopefully if I register in the auction then a team will buy me.”

Indian players record so far

If Ashwin bought Ashwin, he will be the biggest Indian cricketer ever playing in this league. Earlier, Robin Uthappa and Yusuf Pathan were selected by the teams, but they could not get a chance to debut. At the same time, Ambati Rayudu has been the only Indian who has played in LT20. Rayudu played eight matches for Mi Emirates.

New path after a great career

Ashwin suddenly said goodbye to international cricket in December 2024 amid the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He has 537 wickets in Tests, which is ranked in the highest list of the highest wicket in world cricket. At the same time, recently he has decided to say goodbye to IPL career. 38-year-old Ashwin has played a total of 221 matches in the IPL for five different franchises (Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals).

future plans

Ashwin’s goal is not limited to LT20 only. According to reports, he can also be seen playing the role of a player or coach in the US Major League Cricket (MLC) and The Hundred of England.

Now everyone’s eyes will be on the auction to be held in Dubai on 30 September, where it will be decided that R. Whether Ashwin lands in this franchise league of UAE.

India’s veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has retired twice within just 8 months. First he put his international a break on the Australian tour. At the same time, he has also taken retirement from IPL a few days ago. Now a report by cricbing has revealed that Ashwin wants to play in the International League T20 (LT20) and for this he has made up his mind to name in auction.

The ILT20 is played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to Cricbuzz, the league organizers have also had a conversation with Ashwin. Ashwin’s name can be seen in the auction list after completion of the formalities of the enrollment. Let us tell you that the last 10 September to register the name for the auction in the league is September 10.

According to Cricbuzz, Ashwin said on playing in the foreign league, “Yes, I am in touch with the organizers. Hopefully if I go to the auction, I will definitely get a buyer. Let us know that the first International League T20 used to have a draft system to sign the players, but the auction process for the coming season has been implemented. The auction will be in Dubai on 30 September.

This will be the fourth season of ILT20, if Ashwin is bid in the auction, then it will be a big thing for this league of UAE. Earlier, only 3 Indian cricketers have played in this league, named Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu and Yusuf Pathan. Ashwin has a lot of experience and was also seen playing the role of match winner in the IPL for a long time. Ashwin has scored 1233 runs in addition to taking 317 wickets in his 333 matches T20 career.

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