Ashwin Champions Test Cricket for Young Players' Future

Ravichandran Ashwin, cricket's wise sage, was celebrated at the Cricinfo Honours Awards 2026! He encouraged young stars like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to embrace Test cricket, even with T20's flashy charm. Ashwin missed the epic Gabba Test in 2021 but cheered on his pals. He believes first-class cricket is vital, and selectors should reward the real MVPs to keep Test cricket alive and thriving!

Quick rundown

1.Ashwin was recognized as one of the greatest cricketers of the century.

2.He stressed the need for bowlers to adapt to the fast-paced T20 game.

3.Ashwin recalled a hilarious moment from the iconic Gabba Test.

4.He believes young cricketers are more interested in T20 than red-ball cricket.

5.Ashwin urges selectors to prioritize first-class performances for Test selection.

Ashwin ka advice: Sharma ko seekhna hoga game ka traffic
Ashwin ka advice: Sharma ko seekhna hoga game ka traffic
Bhai, R Ashwin ne Abhishek Sharma ko cricket ki driving school bhejne ka socha hai! Sunrisers ka 82-run ka defeat dekh ke bola, "Thoda speed control karo, bhai!" Aisa lag raha tha jaise Sharma ko samajh hi nahi aa raha tha pitch ka kya scene hai. Kohli aur Rohit ki tarah partnership banane ki zaroorat hai, nahi toh big shots se sirf chhakka nahi, chakkar hi lag jayega!
01:55 pm on Wednesday, 13 May, 2026
Ashwin's Enchantment: Padikkal as India's No. 3 in Tests!
Ashwin's Enchantment: Padikkal as India's No. 3 in Tests!
In a magical cricketing realm, the wise wizard Ravichandran Ashwin proclaims that the young sorcerer Devdutt Padikkal should wield the bat as India's No. 3 in Test matches. With his enchanting left-handed strokes, he dazzles like a Patronus, and Ashwin urges the council of cricketing wizards to grant him a long-term chance to shine among the RCB stars.
09:20 am on Thursday, 14 May, 2026
Ashwin's Playful Advice: Abhishek Needs a Game Makeover
Ashwin's Playful Advice: Abhishek Needs a Game Makeover
In a wild IPL showdown, Ravichandran Ashwin spotted a flaw in Abhishek Sharma's game after his quick exit against the Gujarat Titans. Ashwin advised him to channel his inner wise owl like Kohli and Rohit, stressing the importance of patience over wild swings. After all, even the best need to read the room—or in this case, the pitch!
08:05 am on Wednesday, 13 May, 2026
Kohli's Got Nothing to Prove, Says Ashwin: How You Doin'?
Kohli's Got Nothing to Prove, Says Ashwin: How You Doin'?
So, Virat Kohli, the cricket champ, is like, ‘I’m done proving myself, alright?’ After some games that weren’t his best, he’s thinking about hanging up his Test boots in June 2025. But Ravi Ashwin, the wise guy, says Kohli’s already a legend! It’s all about loving yourself, not just the cheers. And guess what? He’s still crushing it in ODIs and the IPL! How you doin’?
12:10 pm on Sunday, 17 May, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The Next Big Thing in Cricket?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The Next Big Thing in Cricket?
Atul Wassan is excited about young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a mini Sachin Tendulkar! Sooryavanshi dazzled in the IPL with 776 runs at a striking 237.30 rate. Wassan believes with the right support, this talent can grow, but let’s not rush him. He’s set for the international stage and ready to make waves in Test cricket!
10:10 am on Tuesday, 2 June, 2026

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