Sports News. Ravichandran Ashwin's decision to retire may have come suddenly, but it was a step that was expected for a long time. This matter came to light for the first time during the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy on home ground in 2023. But when it was discussed once again, it seems that Ashwin has made up his mind. Especially because of my knee which has been causing trouble for some time.
It is believed that even before leaving for Australia for the Test series, Ashwin had told his family that he was thinking of retiring from international cricket. However, no decision was taken then. But his family asked him to think about it. Ashwin had told that he will take a decision after whatever happens in Australia. And on Tuesday night he told his family that December 18 would be his last day in international cricket.
Retirement before playing test
As captain Rohit Sharma said upon landing in Perth, Ashwin had talked at length about retiring before playing the second Test in Adelaide. He was also a contender to play the Brisbane Test, but Ravindra Jadeja was given priority. It is understood that at Gabba, Ashwin told each player separately about his decision to retire in the middle of the series, which surprised everyone.
had a chance to play in sydney
Although Ashwin had a chance to play in Melbourne and Sydney, it seems that this decision has been taken keeping in mind where the team is going at the moment. Jadeja did well in Brisbane and in Washington Sundar, India have another off-spinner ready to replace Ashwin, albeit a completely different one.
he has a few years left
At the age of 38, when the Test season started with the home series against Bangladesh. Where he won the Man of the Series award. Even then Ashwin had at least two more years left to play.
This could prove to be a wonderful farewell.
Ashwin is scheduled to return home on Thursday and as he said, there is a strong possibility that he will still play in the domestic tournament. In the past he has revealed that winning the Ranji Trophy is a dream waiting to be fulfilled. Tamil Nadu is still in the race for the play-offs, due to which they are likely to wear the white jersey. If not IPL, then he can rejoin Chennai Super Kings, which can prove to be a great farewell for him.
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