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Ravi Shastri Lauds Jasprit Bumrah For "Single Handedly" Keeping India In Series vs Australia

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes the Rohit Sharma-led side was justified in celebrating on avoiding the follow-on during the rain-hit third Test against Australia in Brisbane, which led to the five-match series being locked at 1-1. On Day Four of the match at the Gabba, Akash Deep sliced a Pat Cummins delivery over the gully for a boundary, which helped India avoid the follow-on, leading to jubilant celebrations in the dressing room by captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli.

"There's One Area Of Disappointment": What Gautam Gambhir Said On R Ashwin's Career

A legend of the game in Test cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin didn't quite earn a similar reputation in white-ball cricket despite playing over 100 ODIs and 65 T20Is for India. As Ashwin calls time on his international career, an old comment from Gautam Gambhir on the spinner's ODI stint with the team has resurfaced. While Ashwin's statistics speak for themselves in the red-ball format, Gambhir feels he should've gotten the opportunity to play more in the 50-over format for India.

What Prompted R Ashwin To Retire? How Gautam Gambhir Answered Unasked Question

The mood in the Indian camp was of absolute content as the players fought hard to pull off a draw against Australia in the Brisbane Test. However, Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden decision to retire in the middle of the series shocked everyone. Ashwin, one of the modern greats of the game, said goodbye to international cricket as the match concluded, leaving several questions unanswered. Ashwin did join India captain Rohit Sharma in the press conference after the game, but didn't take any questions as he made his retirement decision public.

"When Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar Left...": Ashwin's Emotional 'Transition' Speech To Team India

Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket, midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has come as a shock to fellow players, former cricketers and fans. Following the conclusion of the third Test in Brisbane, Ashwin addressed his teammates, in a video shared by BCCI. Ashwin will not be a part of the Indian team for the remainder of the series, and will instead fly back to India. Ashwin said that although his time as an Indian cricketer has come to an end, the "cricket nut" in him would never end.

"Privilege Of Seeing You Grow...": India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's Emotional Message On Ravichandran Ashwin's Retirement

India head coach Gautam Gambhir along with former cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan congratulated Ravichandran Ashwin, who brought the curtains down on his illustrious international career. Ashwin's era of dominance spreads across two decades, during which he redefined the art of spin bowling with his hunger to learn and constantly improve as a player. On Day 5 of the Brisbane Test, Gambhir was present when Ashwin and Virat Kohli shared a heartfelt moment. The emotions that appeared on Ashwin's face suggested the big announcement would be made at the end of the day.

"Always Found A Way To Win": Sachin Tendulkar's Massive Praise For R Ashwin

Luminaries from the world of cricket on Wednesday doffed their hats to "all-time great" Ravichandran Ashwin after he announced his retirement from international cricket, leaving the game a little poorer after enriching it through a glorious career. Longtime India teammate Virat Kohli penned an emotional tribute, recalling their "14 years of camaraderie", current coach Gautam Gambhir hailed his influence on future generations, and Ajinkya Rahane reminisced how his every ball felt like a wicket-taking delivery as he stood at slip.

Cricket World Pays Tribute To All-Time Great R Ashwin After His Retirement

Luminaries from the world of cricket on Wednesday doffed their hats to "all-time great" Ravichandran Ashwin after he announced his retirement from international cricket, leaving the game a little poorer after enriching it through a glorious career. Longtime India teammate Virat Kohli penned an emotional tribute, recalling their "14 years of camaraderie", current coach Gautam Gambhir hailed his influence on future generations, and Ajinkya Rahane reminisced how his every ball felt like a wicket-taking delivery as he stood at slip.

"At 36, Does He Have Patience...": Virat Kohli Sent Brutal Message By Ex-BCCI Selector Amid Poor Run vs Australia

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are copping maximum criticism for being walking wickets during the ongoing Test series against Australia but even Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant haven't shown the patience needed to survive Down Under, indicating a larger problem. Patience is a virtue that one develops over time and Kohli had once showed how it's done during his golden phase between 2014 and 2019. KL Rahul, blessed with sound technique, has displayed that during the current series with scores of 77 and 84 in Perth and Brisbane.

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Ravi Shastri Lauds Jasprit Bumrah For "Single Handedly" Keeping India In Series vs Australia

"There's One Area Of Disappointment": What Gautam Gambhir Said On R Ashwin's Career

What Prompted R Ashwin To Retire? How Gautam Gambhir Answered Unasked Question

"When Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar Left...": Ashwin's Emotional 'Transition' Speech To Team India

"Privilege Of Seeing You Grow...": India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's Emotional Message On Ravichandran Ashwin's Retirement

"Always Found A Way To Win": Sachin Tendulkar's Massive Praise For R Ashwin

Cricket World Pays Tribute To All-Time Great R Ashwin After His Retirement

"At 36, Does He Have Patience...": Virat Kohli Sent Brutal Message By Ex-BCCI Selector Amid Poor Run vs Australia