NEW DELHI: Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement determination stunned not solely followers but in addition his lengthy-time teammate Ravindra Jadeja. Ashwin introduced his retirement from worldwide cricket with rapid impact after the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Brisbane, which led to a rain-affected draw.
“I got to know about it at the last moment, almost five minutes before the press conference,” Jadeja revealed to reporters on the MCG.
Jadeja and Ashwin shaped a formidable partnership in Tests, combining for 587 wickets throughout 58 matches.
“Someone told me it was about to happen. We spent the whole day together, and he didn’t even give me a hint. I got to know at the last minute. We all know how Ashwin’s mind works,” Jadeja added.
Ashwin retired with an illustrious document of 537 Test wickets at a median of 24, together with 3,503 runs, together with six centuries. He additionally claimed 156 wickets in ODIs and 72 in T20Is.
Following Ashwin’s retirement, Jadeja expressed confidence within the staff’s potential to search out a substitute.
“Hopefully, the Indian team gets a better all-rounder and bowler. It’s not like nobody can replace a player. Everyone goes, but you get the replacement,” he stated.
“We have to move on. We will have to move on. It is a good opportunity for youngsters to grab the opportunity.”
Speculation about Ashwin’s retirement had already begun when TV cameras captured an emotional second of Ashwin being hugged by Virat Kohli on the dressing room balcony in the course of the rain delay.
Ashwin’s contribution to Indian cricket prolonged past Tests.
He performed 116 ODIs, taking 156 wickets, and was a essential member of the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy-winning groups.
