R Ashwin to receive Dilip Sardesai Award from BCCI

Rewarding Ravichandran Ashwin for his stupendous show in the just-concluded Test series against the West Indies, the BCCI decided to bestow the Dilip Sardesai award on the off-spinner.

The 25-year-old, who was the Man-of-the-series in the three-Test series with 22 wickets, will be presented the trophy at the BCCI Annual Awards Ceremony in Chennai on December 10.

 

Ravichandran Ashwin - Man of the series in the recent India vs West Indies test series

"R Ashwin will receive the Dilip Sardesai Award for being India's best cricketer in the 2011-12 Test series against the West Indies," a BCCI release said.

The award comprises a trophy and a cheque for 5 lakh rupees.

Well done Ashwin!

Yuvraj Singh - I am absolutely fine, will be back soon....

Flamboyant Indian batting allrounder and World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh is currently recuperating from a "non-malignant tumour" in his left lung.

 

Get well soon Yuvi!!!

The 29-year-old Indian left-handed batsman withdrew from the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies after revealing that he is being treated for a tumour in his left lung.  His mother Shabnam Singh made the revelation in a formal statement on Saturday.

 

Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh with his mother Shabnam Singh who revealed that Yuvi was recuperating from a non-malignant tumour" in his left lung

According to a statement released by his mother, Shabnam Singh, Yuvi had been troubled by bouts of coughing and vomitting during the 2011 World Cup but had ignored the problem during the tournament, "assuming it was due to stress."

When the problem persisted after the World Cup, Yuvraj sought medical advice and tests revealed "a golf-ball sized" growth on his left lung, the statement said. Initial reports had suggested that Yuvraj "had what in medical terms is called an abnormal tumor called lymphoma. The danger was, we were told, that it could be malignant."

Yuvraj tweeted that he would be returning sooner rather than later.

 

"Overwhelmed with ur love n support. I am absolutely fine, just need to get match fitness and training will be back soon,"  Yuvi tweeted.

Yuvraj's mother also said that his entire focus now is to re-gain his full fitness. He is already preparing himself to play the one-day series in Australia. He doesn't want to rush things, he wants to be hundred percent fit before resuming his cricket for India.

We are all glad that this was not a serious issue... Lets wish Yuvraj Singh a speedy recovery 

Here are some more pictures of this handsome cricketer Yuvraj Singh...

 

Yuvraj Singh raises his bat to acknowledge the crowd of his accomplishment in his trademark smug style

 

Ever cheerful and always playful Yuvraj Singh is seen playing here with his ICC award

 

Yuvraj Singh endorses Reebok and is here seen with F1 racer Lewis Hamilton who also supports Reebok

 

Yuvraj Singh modeling - make for a perfect Yuvi wallpaper picture

 

Yuvraj Singh models for Reebok shoes

 

Yuvraj Singh also endorses Revital

 

Handsome Yuvi modeling for a ramp walk

 

 Yuvraj Singh's trademark shot for six

 

Yuvraj Singh acknowledges his landmark in his style

Wishing Yuvraj Singh a speedy recovery! And am sure he'll come back to play more winning knocks for India..... 

Ravichandran Ashwin and Preethi Narayanan - Marriage Pictures....

India's upcoming off-spinner and Chennai Super Kings leading wicket taker Ravichandran Ashwin married his childhood sweetheart Preethi Narayanan at a private ceremony in Chennai on 13th November, 2011.

 

Ravichandran Ashwin with Preethi Narayan - Wedding ceremony

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni conveyed his good wishes for Ravichandran Ashwin on his wedding and welcomed them to the 'elite club' ;)
Dhoni also said in a joking manner that Ashwin wasn't selected in the first Test match against West Indies for his upcoming marriage :)

Here are more pictures of Indian cricket off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's marriage with Preethi Narayanan (aka Prithi).

 

Preethi Narayanan weds Indian off-spinner Ashwin in Chennai

 

Indian cricketer Ashwin and Prithi Narayanan marriage photo 

 

Marriage ceremony of Ravichandran Ashwin and Preethi Narayanan  

 

Ashwin weds childhood friend Preethi in Chennai

 

Wedding ceremony of Indian cricketer Ashwin and Preethi

 

Ravichandran Ashwin and Preethi Narayanan - Marriage Reception pictures

 

At the marriage reception of Ravichandran Ashwin and Preethi

 

The new jodi in the Indian cricketing cricle- Ravichandran Ashwin and Preethi

 

Preethi Narayanan is the new WAG in the Indian cricket circle now after her marriage to Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin is scheduled to play for India against West Indies in the second test match at Eden Gardens the next day after his marriage... 
Wishing Ashwin and Preethi a Happy Married Life... and hope Ashwin carries his good form in the second test match against West Indies too..

Ravichandran Ashwin is getting hooked!

Yes, you heard it right. The Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, whose debut against West Indies in New Delhi earlier this week earned him a match winning 9 wickets and man of the match, is getting married this Sunday. Another eligible bachelor in the Indian Cricket team is relinquishing his status :)
You might have known that just last month Gautam Gambhir got married to Natasha Jain.

Ravichandran Ashwin is all set to marry childhood friend Preethi Narayanan on Sunday the 13th of November, his family confirmed. Ashwin and Preethi were engaged earlier this year during the IPL season.

 

Marriage boy Ravichandran Ashwin debuts against West Indies for India in the test matches

The 25-year old offie from Chennai, Tamilnadu made ODI and T20 debuts last year and has gained in status in the past couple of seasons as a bowler with lots of variations and one who contains the batsmen alot. He also played a key role in the Chennai Super Kings winning back-to-back titles in the Indian Premier League.
He is also known for his special carrom ball which apart from him only Ajantha Mendis of Sri Lanka bowls in the current players.

Ashwin's father Ravichandran, while reluctant to divulge details, said the marriage, scheduled a day ahead of the second India-West Indies cricket Test in Kolkata, would be restricted to the two families and close friends.

 

Wishing Ravichandran Ashwin A Happy Married Life

Hoping that the new lady-luck in his life will bring Ashwin and thus Team India more laurels in all forms of cricket.

Best Wishes Ashwin! :)

Sachin Tendulkar at F1 Grand Prix of India 2011 Race...

The inaugural F1 Grand Prix of Inda race concluded amongst big fan-fare at the Buddh International Circuit on October 30, 2011 in Noida near New Delhi. Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing team lead from start to finish to win inaugural Indian Grand Prix race on Sunday the 30th of October, 2011.


But, there was a bigger event going on at the Indian Gran Prix - Sachin Tendulkar doing the honors of waving the chequered flag at the finish line for the winners. 

 

Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar waving the chequered flag at the F1 Indian Grand Prix 2011

 

Indian Cricket star player Sachin Tendulkar waves the chequered flag for Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany as he crosses the finish line to win the Indian first F1 Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit

 

God of Indian Cricket - Sachin Tendulkar with the chequered flag waving for the winner of the Indian Gran Prix race of 2011. 

Sachin arrived at the Buddh International Circuit early with his family - wife Anjali Tendulkar and daughter Sara.
Sachin met the F1 legend Michael Schumacher and many other F1 racers and teams. He also went to the Sahara Force India camp and spent sometime with the owners Vijay Mallya and Sahara Subrata Roy. 

Here are some more pictures of Sachin Tendulkar at the F1 Grand Prix of India in New Delhi... 

 

Sachin Tendulkar arriving at the Buddh International Circuit for the F1 Indian Grand Prix Race

 

Sachin Tendulkar at the F1 Indian Grandprix race

 

The God of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar ar the F1 Grand Prix of India 2011 race

Cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar with F1 superstar Michael Schumacher at the Indian Grand prix

 

Indian cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar with F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone

 

Sachin Tendulkar met Vijay Mallya owner of Sahara Force India racing team at the F1 Indian GP

 

Sachin Tendulkar with Sahara Force India co-owner Subrata Roy at the Buddh race circuit

 

Sachin Tendulkar with Nico Rosberg of Mercedes GP Formula One Team

 

Sachin Tendulkar in a discussion at the F1 Indian Grandprix Race

 

Sachin Tendulkar with wife Anjali Tendulkar at the F1 Indian Grand Prix event

 

Indian cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar with Shah Rukh Khan, Gulshan Grover, F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone and Sahara Force India bosses Vijay Mallya & Subrata Roy

Pictures courtesy: Thanks to the various internet sites for sharing these images..


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Celebrities and Sportstars at the F1 Grand Prix of India
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan at F1 Indian Grand Prix

"Wonderfully organised F1 event by Jaypee. A world class track with excellent facilities for spectators. Truly a memorable day for all of us. What an experience it was to wave the chequered flag!!! Got to keep it as well!!! :-)" tweeted Sachin Tendulkar after watching the F1 Indian Grand prix.

Wishing to see Sachin Tendulkar score his 100th century soon! Best Wishes Sachin!!