[PICTURES/VIDEOS] Ravichandran Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket [Update@ Post# 1376]

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"May Have Been Frustrated": Ex-Australia Star Speculates Motivation Behind R Ashwin's Retirement​

Former Australia cricketers Brett Lee and Brad Haddin speculated about the reasons that led to legendary India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. Ashwin announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket upon the conclusion of the third Test, with two Tests still remaining in the series. Lee and Haddin speculated that Ashwin may have already been communicated about his future in the side, and that he may have been frustrated with the constant uncertainty regarding his place.

"I think the last time a spinner retired through a series (in Australia) was Graeme Swann (when England were 0-3 down in the 2013/14 Ashes). He (Ashwin) may have been told that he's not going to play any further part in this series, and rightly so, just decided to go out on his own terms," said former pacer Lee, speaking on Fox cricket.

Haddin suggested that there may have been some frustration that motivated Ashwin to announce retirement in such an abrupt manner.

"More will come out when Ashwin has his opportunity to speak; just reading between the lines, it looked like he may have been a bit frustrated with the spinning options that they've changed in the first three Test matches," Haddin said.

India have used three different players as their lone spinner for the first three Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Washington Sundar was preferred for the first Test in Perth, Ashwin returned for the pink-ball second Test at Adelaide, before being dropped again for Ravindra Jadeja in the third Test in Brisbane.

The 38-year-old finishes with 537 Test wickets in 106 matches, as India's second-highest Test wicket-taker behind Anil Kumble, who had 619. Ashwin is also India's second-highest Test wicket-taker in all formats, having picked up 765 wickets across Tests, ODIs and T20Is.

"May Have Been Frustrated": Ex-Australia Star Speculates Motivation Behind R Ashwin's Retirement | Cricket News

Former Australia wicket-keeper batter Brad Haddin suggested that Ravichandran Ashwin may have grown frustrated with certain team selections.

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[Slim]

King of indian doctored pitches.

 

[mominsaigol]

King of indian doctored pitches.

Bro seriously thank you, you have no idea how it feels to talk to a sane person.

All these indian posters are calling me crazy and disrespectful yet rubbish comments such as

Warner is a hack however sky is a compact batsmen
Bumrah is >>>> Mcgrath and Malcolm marshall
Ashwin is on par with Shaun pollock
Travis head is Below siddu

Comes from these guys mouth. I even looked up very old pp threads where these guys are claiming zaheer Khan is > Wasim akram .

R Ashwin is no different then sajid khan and noman ali. Nothing more then an easy doctored pitch bully. Same track where medicore spinners like Anil kumble got 600 wickets in India but got put in their place by saeed.

 

[Slim]

Bro seriously thank you, you have no idea how it feels to talk to a sane person.

All these indian posters are calling me crazy and disrespectful yet rubbish comments such as

Warner is a hack however sky is a compact batsmen
Bumrah is >>>> Mcgrath and Malcolm marshall
Ashwin is on par with Shaun pollock
Travis head is Below siddu

Comes from these guys mouth. I even looked up very old pp threads where these guys are claiming zaheer Khan is > Wasim akram .

R Ashwin is no different then sajid khan and noman ali. Nothing more then an easy doctored pitch bully. Same track where medicore spinners like Anil kumble got 600 wickets in India but got put in their place by saeed.

I rate Sajid and Noman more than Ashwin, only if they had constant supply of doctored pitches.

 

[Smbhayi]

Looks like a great review.. and it's out.

 

[shah9425]

Goodbye chucker

Will not be missed

 

[Syed1]

A very dignified cricketer and a thorough gentleman from the mould of Dravid and Dhoni. Unlike the gallam galouch brigade of Kohli and younger Indian cricketers.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Stuff of dreams

https://twitter.com/x/status/1869954491069673855

 

[Bhaijaan]

A very dignified cricketer and a thorough gentleman from the mould of Dravid and Dhoni. Unlike the gallam galouch brigade of Kohli and younger Indian cricketers.

He’s a model South Bharatiya educated man with a great upbringing who inspire North Bharatiyas like me to become better men.

Unfortunately less educated people in North of Bharat especially Punjab/Haryana/Delhi side aren’t any better than their equivalent counterparts west of the Wagah border in being Badtameez and delusional.

Players like Dravid, Srinath, Ashwin have taught a generation of boys how to behave and lead as men.

 

[RexRex]

Stuff of dreams

https://twitter.com/x/status/1869954491069673855

It really is. That's a great post by Ashwin.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Cheteshwar Pujara, in an interview with a sports media outlet, stated that Ravi Ashwin's contributions overseas are often underrated:

“Yes, they are underrated and when he performs the way he performs in India because most of the time it will be fifers or three or four wickets. But there are times where he will pick two or three important wickets away from India and those are key wickets. For example, we’re talking about getting Smith out, I think it was in Melbourne 2020. But those are some of the key wickets overseas, important ones. It’s not about picking a fifer, it’s about picking those two-three quick wickets to support other bowlers. Sometimes, we underestimate that role.”

“He’s evolved as a bowler, he’s got lot of variations in his bowling because he’s someone who likes to think about his game. He likes to think about the opponents as well. What kind of strategies do they have, what are the options a batter has? when he’s facing Ashwin. So, he thinks from both sides. He knows his game plan as well but at the same time, it’s important as well to understand what the batter is trying to do by seeing his videos. The strength which Ashwin had, which he’s developed over a period of time, is having enough variations in his bowling.”

 

[MP2011]

Glad to see Ashwin retired and he is being asked why, and not why not?

If only, those 2 shameless individuals followed Ashwin's lead!

 

[FearlessRoar]

Harbhajan Singh dismissed rumors of a rift with Ravichandran Ashwin, clarifying on his YouTube channel that he has no ill-will and his comments on India’s Test pitches were misinterpreted:

“I don’t read anything on social media beyond what’s necessary. If there ever was problem between Ashwin and me, then I would be the first person to approach and patch up."

“There was no problem before and there won’t be any in future either. He will achieve everything he’s destined to and same goes for me. He’s been a phenomenal bowler for India. I’m very happy for his achievements."

“People twist (words) to indicate that I’m jealous of him (Ashwin). It is their perspective. I am quite vocal on the type of pitches on which Indian team plays (at home). I feel they aren’t right for cricket, they are very spin friendly and a match ends in 2-3 days. Recently, we were left to bite the dust ourselves during the New Zealand series."

 

[jnaveen1980]

Great interview

 

[Bhaijaan]

Great interview

I think a contract with Sky is coming as Ashwin could be following DK’s footsteps.

 

[jnaveen1980]

I think a contract with Sky is coming as Ashwin could be following DK’s footsteps.

They just look for someone who can talk about nuances of cricket rather than talk about Kohli, ROhit 24/7

 

[pratiktc]

Sky will find it hard to contract Ashwin as he will be playing TNPL in July.

Additionally he is more keen on continuing his own extremely successful YouTube space where he can drive discussion than doing day to day commentary.

 

[pratiktc]

What I am looking forward to is a Jarrod Kimber and Ashwin collab on spin bowling evolution post DRS.

Both are brilliant researchers and analysts and will be able to come up with a really great presentation/analysis piece.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I think a contract with Sky is coming as Ashwin could be following DK’s footsteps.

He will be the best analyst from the SC. I'm looking forward to his insights.

 

[Caved12]

Ravichandran Ashwin could have easily played for another year or two, and his presence was something Team India needed. However, his mid-series retirement came as a surprise, and while such decisions are rarely ideal, it suggests there’s more to the story. Perhaps someone within the system hinted that the focus was shifting towards investing in younger players and other options, which Ashwin might have perceived as a sign of disrespect. This emotional response could have led to his decision to step away.

What sets Ashwin apart is not immense natural talent but his sheer hard work, dedication, and a relentless commitment to improving his game. He has always maximized his abilities, taken his craft seriously, and given his all for the country. A fantastic team player, a remarkable human being, and above all, a cricketer who has played a pivotal role in countless Indian victories.

If Ashwin ever decides to start a YouTube channel, I would be among the first to subscribe. His deep understanding of cricket, coupled with his articulate way of explaining the game, would make for an incredible learning experience for fans and aspiring players alike.

 

[Bhaijaan]

He will be the best analyst from the SC. I'm looking forward to his insights.

I see him more of a story teller than analyst. There are too many blokes out there to state the obvious. The game badly needs more story tellers.

 

[Bhaijaan]

They just look for someone who can talk about nuances of cricket rather than talk about Kohli, ROhit 24/7

To be honest Sky itself went downhill when they went through a self righteousness / BCCIphobia phase. Also, unlike in the Aussie broadcasting world, Sky really either failed to tap in good recently retired English cricketers to replace the old guard or and i believe , whoever they got weren’t really very interesting people. Sure Cook, Strauss etc are all great cricketers but very boring personalities. Swann was the only interesting guy they got, with KP maintaining a safe distance.

Sky’s best days were early 2000s till 2005 Ashes when they were just presenting good cricket with great story telling rather than promoting some Self righteousness English cricket / Anti BCCI propaganda.

Holding, Nicholas, Bumble etc all propaganda men who just stopped being interesting like two decades ago.

Sky needs a total revamp.

 

[pratiktc]

If Ashwin ever decides to start a YouTube channel, I would be among the first to subscribe. His deep understanding of cricket, coupled with his articulate way of explaining the game, would make for an incredible learning experience for fans and aspiring players alike.

He already has a youtube channel which is very popular (over 1.6 million subscribers)

 

[Bhaijaan]

He already has a youtube channel which is very popular (over 1.6 million subscribers)

Not getting a lot of viewership however. Needs to do more collabs probably. It’s the way to go.

Not everyone is a Shoaib Akhtar

 

[FearlessRoar]

Ravi Ashwin said during a conversation with a television presenter on a YouTube show:

"I quit this part of my life. It was a full stop to that part of my life. I can talk cricket, I do YouTube, I love coaching. I can keep myself happy around cricket. I will stay connected with cricket."

"I don’t have any regrets; I am not angry at anyone. I didn’t cry even one bit. No one else is responsible for my retirement. If there’s someone, I am not aware of it."

 

[RexRex]

I didn't know Ashwin took 40 wickets in Australia ?!

 

[Bewal Express]

Seems to be too intelligent for cricket and Sport. I watched his interview with Nas and Athers and he seems to be talking at a level of a Harvard Professor writing a PHD thesis

 

[FearlessRoar]

"Selfish, Spiteful, Disruptive": R Ashwin Blasted By South Africa Great For Mid-Series Retirement​

South African cricket great Daryll Cullinan has delivered a spectacular verdict on legendary India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket. Ashwin called time on his career midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, having played just one of the three Tests till then. Ashwin left without any farewell game, emphasizing that he wanted to quit cricket as nonchalantly as possible. However, Cullinan has reacted strongly to Ashwin's retirement, stating that retiring mid-series was a "selfish" move on his part.

While Ashwin did not cite any specific reason, reports following his retirement suggested that two reasons played a big part in this decision. One was his prolonged back issue, and the second being that he wasn't a guaranteed selection in overseas conditions anymore.

Ashwin's father had even gone and said that he retired due to "humiliation", but Ashwin shut that reason down swiftly.

Cullinan believes that Ashwin should not have retired mid-series, as it could've interrupted the team's momentum.

"Ashwin should not be retiring or allowed to retire mid-series. It was a selfish move, clearly for reasons he won't make public. It was a spiteful reaction to not being selected. It can be disruptive to a team mid-series. It was a matter of weeks. He could have retired after Sydney," Cullinan said, in an interview with Hindustan Times.

The off-spinner retired with 537 wickets in 106 Tests, ending as India's second-highest wicket-taker in all formats.

Cullinan has also stated that the ongoing tour would be a success for Team India if they manage to pull off a win, and draw it 2-2.

"I want to stress that if India win in Sydney, it's been a successful tour for them. I can't see why they can't win in Sydney! In fact, I think they will," Cullinan said.

India winning the final Test would ensure that they retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for a record-extending fifth time in a row, and also keep their hopes alive for a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final.

"Selfish, Spiteful, Disruptive": R Ashwin Blasted By South Africa Great For Mid-Series Retirement | Cricket News

Ravichandran Ashwin's decision to retire midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been slammed by former cricketer Daryl Cullinan.

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[oatmeal]

During an interview to a youtube channel, Ashwin talked about watching Sadagoppan Ramesh, another player from the same state (Tamilnadu) play against Wasim, Waqar and Shoiab. He said Ramesh was an inspiration to him to play test cricket for the national side.

Ashwin also said that not having the chance to play against Pakistan in Test cricket remained an unfulfilled moment in his career.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Ashwin and Jadeja v Younis and Misbah would have been a real treat. I don't really care about a Pakistan v India test series right now. But it could have been really interesting in 2013-15, especially in UAE. We as fans missed out on that too.

 

[sweep_shot]

Due to India's petty antics, world couldn't witness Pakistan vs India in Test format since 2007.

Shame really.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Ashwin and Jadeja v Younis and Misbah would have been a real treat. I don't really care about a Pakistan v India test series right now. But it could have been really interesting in 2013-15, especially in UAE. We as fans missed out on that too.

It would have been the ultimate test of Misbah UAE captaincy.

Our test team was all bad back then. Asad, Azhar and even Hafeez were solid batters along with Misbah and Younis.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

UAE Pakistan was the best of Pakistan. Oh man

 

[The Bald Eagle]

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[FearlessRoar]

Indeed a legend

https://twitter.com/x/status/1885699700550226173

 

[FearlessRoar]

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ravi Ashwin stated that players are not actors or superstars but sportspersons, and they should not be treated like celebrities:

“We must not encourage this superstardom within the Indian cricket team.”

“We need to normalize things moving forward. Cricketers should be figures that the common people can relate to and compare themselves with.”

“For players like Rohit and Virat, who have accomplished so much, scoring another century should not be treated as an extraordinary feat. Our goals should be bigger than individual milestones.”