For the uninitiated, carrom ball is one where a spinner holds the ball between the thumb and the index finger, with the middle finger bent behind it, in order to flick the ball using it.

Maheesh Theekshana has become a sought-after player in T20 cricket around the world because of his ability to turn the ball both ways. His variations, which include the carrom ball and wrong'un ...

In his letter, PM Modi described Ashwin's retirement as a surprising twist and equated it to an unexpected carrom ball instead of the anticipated off-breaks. “The announcement of your retirement ...

Ashwin bowled leg spin in domestic cricket to expand his repertoire and mastered the ‘carrom ball’, in which he flicked the ball with the knuckle. He is also an unabashed advocate of ...

Sri Lankan spinner Ajantha Mendis says no spinner can replicate his unique carrom ball that has bamboozled world's top batsmen including Sachin Tendulkar. Mendis, who will be turning out for Sri ...

Ashwin’s mastery of unique deliveries like the "Doosra" and "Carrom ball" earned him the nickname “Wizard,” inspiring countless young spinners. His innovations redefined spin bowling ...

Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Will Young & Glenn Phillips off carrom balls on Day 2 of the Mumbai Test. Pragyan Ojha dissects the dismissals, on Cricbuzz Chatter ...

AM Ghazanfar to Sean Williams. Carrom ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Pakteen. FOUR! AM Ghazanfar to Sean Williams.

(Reuters) -Batters around the world heaved a sigh of relief on Wednesday as Ravichandran Ashwin brought down the curtain on an international career that saw the India spinner take more than 500 test ...

Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Shahidi. AM Ghazanfar to Takudzwanashe Kaitano. Carrom length ball, to leg on the front foot sweeping ...