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"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.

Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon's Fantastic Gesture To R Ashwin, Present Him This After Retirement

Skipper Pat Cummins and top Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon on Wednesday presented a signed Australian Jersey to Ravichandran Ashwin as he bid adieu to cricket. It took many by surprise when Ashwin walked out with India captain Rohit Sharma to announce his international retirement. The signs were there for the fans to see when a camera caught Ashwin and Virat Kohli sharing a heartfelt moment on the last day of the Test. Ashwin was visibly emotional and Kohli embraced his friend, which made it clear that a big announcement was on the cards once the Test match ended.

India bid farewell to Ashwin as rain leaves Gabba test a stalemate

:Rain cut short Australia's improbable push for victory in the third test in Brisbane on Wednesday as India bid farewell to one of the game's great spin bowlers when Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement.

"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.

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"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

Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon's Fantastic Gesture To R Ashwin, Present Him This After Retirement

India bid farewell to Ashwin as rain leaves Gabba test a stalemate

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