Ravichandran Ashwin, an off-spinner for the Indian National Cricket Team, stunned many as the third Test against Australia concluded at The Gabba in Brisbane. He stated that he would retire from international cricket effective immediately.
Ravichandran Ashwin, who played the pink-ball Test in Adelaide after the Gabba Test, has declared his retirement from international cricket. Many people were surprised since no one anticipated the all-rounder to declare his retirement midway through the series, let alone so early, when he still had some cricket left in him.
He believed that if I’m not required right now in the series, I’d best say farewell to the game. Rohit Sharma on Ravichandran Ashwin’s decision to retire.
Ashwin and Rohit Sharma stepped out to the news conference and announced the decision. Even the captain was probed about it, and he claimed to have found out after arriving in Perth, yet he persuaded him to play the pink-ball Test.
He stated: “When I came to Perth, we had a conversation, and I somehow persuaded him to remain for that pink ball Test match, and then it just happened…He believed that if I am not required right now in the series, I should leave the game.
Ravichandran Ashwin had no plans to retire before boarding the plane to Perth, according to reports.
According to a new set of claims in the Indian Express, Ravichandran Ashwin had no plans to retire before flying to Perth for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, the off-spinner had hinted to his family that he may retire due to a knee ailment.
His family agreed with him and advised him to think about his decision. He had, however, assured them that he would announce his retirement after the tour of Australia. But, after being dropped for the Brisbane Test, he informed his family that he will retire on December 18.Ravichandran Ashwin needed a clearance from team management over his selection in the XI for the Australia series.
Another set of reports in PTI revealed that the off-spinner had already decided to retire following the home series against New Zealand. He also requested confirmation from team management over his place in the XI for the Australia tour, and if he was not given a spot, he would not fly Down Under.A source close to the BCCI stated, “There was no nudge from the selection committee.” Ashwin is an icon in Indian cricket, and he has the freedom to make his own decisions.”
According to sources, Ashwin’s retirement startled everyone in the Indian dressing room. The off-spinner went to each player and informed him of his choice. He also pondered the team’s future before retiring. In addition, Gautam Gambhir’s decision to choose Sundar over Ashwin was one of the reasons the veteran decided to retire from international cricket.
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