Ravichandran Ashwin’s ‘Unusual’ Remarks Post-Retirement Spark Debate Among Indian Cricket Fans

Ravichandran Ashwin: One of the greatest Test players of all time, India’s Ravichandran Ashwin, sent shockwaves through the cricket fraternity by announcing his sudden retirement from all forms of international cricket on Wednesday, December 18.

The announcement came after the third Test of the ongoing 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia in Brisbane. The 38-year-old stated that while he enjoyed his time with the team, he believes it is the right moment to step away. While the cricket world has been expressing gratitude for Ashwin’s remarkable 14-year international car.

Virat Kohli gives an hug to a very emotional Ravichandran Ashwin. I think we are closing to a big announcement soon.

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— Kanav Bali (@Concussion__Sub) December 18, 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin delivered a farewell speech in the Indian dressing room after announcing his decision to bid adieu to international cricket in a press conference after the Brisbane Test. Rohit Sharma accompanied the veteran spinner for the presser, where he started off by announcing his retirement. However, he didn't take any questions from reporters as it was an emotional moment for him.

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“It feels like just now I toured Australia for the first time. I saw everybody transition. Rahul paaji left, Sachin paaji left. But, trust me guys, everybody’s time comes and it’s truly my time. I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I have built some great relationships, especially over the last 4-5 years. I am leaving behind some of my teammates who have been playing with dearly.”

Virat Kohli hugging Ravichandran Ashwin at Gabba. Is the big announcement about Ashwin ? #BGT2024 #ashwin #GabbaTest #Brisbane pic.twitter.com/ct5feo3jfK

— shaziya abbas (@abbas_shaz) December 18, 2024

“Every passing moment in the last four years, I have realised how much I value their relationship and value them as a player. I have had a great time,” he added.

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"If I am not needed right now in the series, I am better off saying goodbye to the game," R Ashwin told India skipper Rohit Sharma before his surprise international retirement, refusing to let anyone else write his script after 14 years of service to the game.

So for those who saw Rohit Sharma's press conference after the match would know that Rohit when asked "When did he get to know about this decision of Ashwin? " had said "I (Rohit Sharma) heard this when I came to Perth, obviously I was not there for the first three to four days of the test match but this was in his (Ashwin) mind since then" he also added that when they had the chat , Rohit somehow convinced him to stay for the pink ball test in Adelaide.

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