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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.

"You Haven't Crossed 40 Outside Asia": Shubman Gill Blasted By Ex-India Star

Team India incurred another top-order collapse in the first innings of the Brisbane Test. Barring KL Rahul, none of the top batters in the team managed to withstand Australian bowlers. Gill, who occupies the No. 3 spot in the Indian Test team, is one of those batters from whom the cricket world has big expectations but the tour of Australia hasn't gone as planned for him. Against Australia at the Gabba in the first innings, Gill only scored 1 run before being removed by Mitchell Starc. Former India opener Aakash Chopra raised serious questions on Gill's credentials.

"My Dad Isn't...": Ravichandran Ashwin Breaks Silence On Father's 'Humiliation Was Going On' Remark

Ravichandran Ashwin has broken his silence on a big comment made by his father - Ravichandran - a day after the spin great abruptly retired from international cricket. With two Tests left in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, Ashwin decided to bid goodbye to international cricket after the third India vs Australia Test ended in a draw in Brisbane. Ashwin, who is the world's highest Test wicket-taker among active players with 537 scalps, announced immediately after the match that he will not longer be continuing in international cricket.

'Relaxed But Also Felt Very Bad': R Ashwin's Father On His International Retirement

Spin legend R Ashwin called time on his international cricket career on Wednesday. The off-spin all-rounder was part of India's squad for the ongoing five-match Test series against Australia, but he decided to put curtains on his career at the highest level at the conclusion of the third Test in Brisbane. Ashwin's retirement came as a shock to the cricket world as such a decision was not expected from the player. While talking about the decision, the player's father Ravichandran said that he was relaxed, but was also feeling bad.

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.

"Just Frustrating": Josh Hazlewood On Missing Remaining India vs Australia Tests

Australian seamer Josh Hazelwood expressed his feelings after getting injured during the fourth innings of the third Test at the Gabba against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, reported 7 cricket. Fitness concerns sidelined Josh Hazlewood from the second Test and limited his participation in the third. It has been confirmed that the pacer will miss the remainder of the series.

New Twist In R Ashwin Retirement Tale? Harbhajan Singh Hints At 'Ajit Agarkar Factor'

Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement announcement might have sent shockwaves across the cricketing fraternity but it isn't a decision that Ashwin made in an instant. His recent performances, status in the team, age, fitness, and emerging players, are some of the factors that would've likely impacted Ashwin's decision. When former India spinner Harbhajan Singh was asked about Ashwin's decision, he did admit that it was a big shock. But, when the Turbanator came to know about the Ajit Agarkar-England Test selection on the matter, the picture became clearer to him.

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

"You Haven't Crossed 40 Outside Asia": Shubman Gill Blasted By Ex-India Star

"My Dad Isn't...": Ravichandran Ashwin Breaks Silence On Father's 'Humiliation Was Going On' Remark

'Relaxed But Also Felt Very Bad': R Ashwin's Father On His International Retirement

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

"Just Frustrating": Josh Hazlewood On Missing Remaining India vs Australia Tests

New Twist In R Ashwin Retirement Tale? Harbhajan Singh Hints At 'Ajit Agarkar Factor'