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Rohit Sharma To Follow R Ashwin's Lead And Retire? India Skipper Says "My Body..."

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that he will not be following R Ashwin's lead and retiring from international cricket during the ongoing Test series against Australia. Rohit has not enjoyed a good run of form lately and his horrible show has resulted in a lot of criticism from both fans and experts alike. Ashwin announced his retirement in the post-match press conference after the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane. When asked if Rohit will follow suit, he said that his numbers have not been good lately but as long as his body and mind are moving well, he will keep on playing for India.

Ravichandran Ashwin's Mother In Tears As India Star Returns Home After Shock Retirement. Video

Just a day after announcing his shock retirement from international cricket, legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin landed in his hometown, Chennai, on Thursday. On Wednesday, Ashwin made a shocking decision to bid adieu from the sport in the midst of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India captain Rohit Sharma, during a post-match press conference, confirmed that Ashwin will return home and will not be travelling to Melbourne for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He landed at the Madras International Airport in the early hours of Thursday.

India hope misfiring top order will come good after Gabba jailbreak

A jailbreak at the Gabba has brought a palpable sense of relief in the India camp, while giving rise to hope their misfiring top order will finally come good in more batting-friendly conditions in the final two tests against Australia.

"High Time NCA Gives Update": Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On Mohammed Shami's Prolonged Absence

India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said it is high time the NCA provides clarity on Mohammed Shami's fitness, emphasising that he won't risk fielding the pacer in the ongoing Border Gavaskar series until they are sure of his condition. Shami made his comeback from injury during the recently-concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and has also been named in Bengal's squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, starting Saturday. "It's high time somebody from NCA talks about him. Really, that's our National Cricket Academy where he is doing his rehab. Those guys are the ones who need to come up and give us some kind of update," Rohit said during the post-match press conference.

Watch: Just-Retired Ravichandran Ashwin Returns To Chennai From Brisbane

A day after announcing his retirement from international cricket midway into the Test series against Australia, India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made a quiet early-morning return to the country in Chennai on Thursday. Ashwin could be seen was escorted out of the Chennai International Airport by local officials as fans took photographs before he left with his family without talking to the waiting media. Ashwin on Wednesday announced retirement with immediate effect in the middle of the five-match Test series that is locked 1-1 after three games. He will continue to play club cricket, including the IPL, where he will return to play for Chennai Super Kings next year.

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.

Watch: Virat Kohli Overrules Rohit Sharma In Plan To Dismiss Travis Head. It Works A Treat

Travis Head has proven to be a nightmare for Team India but Virat Kohli and pacer Mohammed Siraj devised the perfect plan to get him out in the second innings of the third Test in Brisbane. Head slammed a stunning 152 in the first innings, making it seem like no Indian bowler could challenge him. But India had a plan for Head in the second innings. Stump mic footage showed us the behind the scenes of India's planning, which involved Kohli urging Rohit to follow his plan.

When Did Ravichandran Ashwin Decide To Retire? Contradictory Reports, Statements Lead To Confusion

Ravichandran Ashwin abruptly announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, with two more Tests still left in the India vs Australia Border Gavaskar Trophy. Out of the three Tests so far, Ashwin, a veteran of 106 matches in the longest format, played only in Adelaide as the lone spinner. Washington Sundar was picked for the first Test in Perth as the lone spinner while Ravindra Jadeja was picked for the same role for the third Test in Brisbane. Ashwin's abrupt retirement has got speculations running about when he decided to call it a day at the international level.

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Rohit Sharma To Follow R Ashwin's Lead And Retire? India Skipper Says "My Body..."

Ravichandran Ashwin's Mother In Tears As India Star Returns Home After Shock Retirement. Video

India hope misfiring top order will come good after Gabba jailbreak

"High Time NCA Gives Update": Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On Mohammed Shami's Prolonged Absence

Watch: Just-Retired Ravichandran Ashwin Returns To Chennai From Brisbane

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

Watch: Virat Kohli Overrules Rohit Sharma In Plan To Dismiss Travis Head. It Works A Treat

When Did Ravichandran Ashwin Decide To Retire? Contradictory Reports, Statements Lead To Confusion