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Ravichandran Ashwin (Source: X)
India's spin wizard Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement after the second Test match against Australia in Adelaide. The news came as a shocker for most of the Indians, as nobody saw it coming. After getting dropped from the first game, Ashwin got a chance to play in the second. However, the player decided to end his career in cricket.
Ashwin disclosed on his YouTube channel that his creative side ended, which is why he made that decision. Moreover, he also expressed his views on not playing a farewell game for India, as it didn't make any sense for him. Hence, he decided to leave cricket without informing anyone before hand. Right before the announcement, a video went viral on social media where he was talking to Virat Kohli, and they hugged each other. That gave a slight hint as to what was going to happen.
"What difference will this make if I came out with the ball and people are clapping? How long will people talk about it? When social media was not there, people talked about it and forgot after one week. There is no need for a farewell. The game has given us a lot, and we have played with a lot of happiness," said Ashwin.
I want to play more cricket: Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin spoke about his desire to play cricket, but there isn't a place for him in the Indian team. He clarified that he doesn't want to be carried by the team just because he's playing his farewell game. He will be seen in the IPL playing for his former team, the Chennai Super Kings, once again.
"I want to play more cricket. Where is the place? Obviously not in the Indian dressing room but from somewhere else. I want to be honest with the game. Imagine if I want to play farewell Test but I do not deserve a place. Imagine, I am only in the team because it is my farewell Test. I don't want that. I felt there was more strength in my cricket. I could have played more but it is always better to finish when people ask 'why' and not 'why not'", added Ashwin.