Adding to the drama, former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary claimed Ravichandran Ashwin felt "insulted," while the former bowling coach Bharat Arun described the situation as "hurtful." Many former cricketers claimed there is a dark mystery behind the former spin all-rounder’s sudden call.
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I thought I lost my creativity: Ravichandran Ashwin on his sudden retirement
Ravichandran Ashwin said on his YouTube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat’: “I needed this break. I left the series midway. I did not talk much about cricket, though I did post a few things on X after the Sydney and Melbourne Tests. I did not talk about retirement because I was in the dressing room, and it was very important for me to respect the sanctum of the dressing room.”
Meanwhile, Ravichandran Ashwin shared his thoughts on not having a farewell match. The former all-rounder has made it clear that he values honesty over grand gestures. He stressed that there is no significance to a farewell match if a player isn’t deserving of a spot on the team.
It's always better to stop when people ask why and not why not: Ashwin
One of the iconic Test bowlers said that he wanted to leave cricket on a high note in every aspect and that’s why he felt the time was great to say goodbye to the international arena. He also noted that it is always better to retire before people start wondering “why now” rather than “why not.”
Notably, Ashwin, who will continue to play domestic cricket, finished his international career as India's second-highest wicket-taker across all formats, trailing only the legendary Anil Kumble. He has taken 537 wickets in 106 Tests, 156 wickets in 116 ODIs, and 72 wickets in 65 T20Is for India.
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