A Revsportz journalist, Rohit Juglan, revealed that Ravichandran Ashwin was ready to call time on his Test career after playing his 100th match against England in Dharamsala in March 2024. He had planned to end his Test journey in Dharamsala, but only if MS Dhoni attended that game.
Rohit Sharma personally “forced” Ashwin to postpone his Test retirement and join the India squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024–25. However, this decision did not sit well with the Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir, who was pushing for a transition phase and wanted fresh faces in the Test setup after taking charge as head coach post-T20 World Cup 2024.
The disagreement between Rohit and Gambhir reportedly deepened after this episode, creating a massive rift between the captain and coach. Their different views on team selection, leadership style, and handling senior players added fuel to the fire and disturbed the dressing room atmosphere.
When Ravichandran Ashwin created history in his 100th Test
Notably, Ashwin’s performance in his 100th Test at Dharamsala was remarkable. The former Indian off-spinner took nine wickets in the match—four in the first innings and five in the second, finishing with combined figures of 9/128 against England.
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Ravichandran Ashwin urges Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to prove commitment ahead of ICC World Cup 2027
Ashwin believes that since India will play only a few ODIs before the ICC World Cup 2027, they should take part in India A games and domestic tournaments to stay sharp and show the selectors they still mean business, with younger players pushing for spots.
He said on 'Ash Ki Baat,' "They should be told, 'If you don't play this series, then you don't fit in the plan.”
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