Former Indian outside players Ravichandran Ashwin Has addressed speculation about his retirement, explaining that his decision to step out of the cricket during the 2024-25 border-Gavaskar trophy in Australia was completely personal and was not forced by anyone. He also then retired from Indian Premier League In August this year.Ashwin Making this revelation on his Youtuben channel, where he discusses the state of his retirement decision.
“No one told me that you should go, no one told me that there was no place for you in the team, before I decided 2-3 people told me not to take it but I made my decision, actually they wanted me to play more,” Ashwin said on his Youtuben channel.He specifically mentioned that Captain later Rohit Sharma And Gautam Gambir has advised him to reconsider his decision, though he does not discuss it widely with the Chief Voter Ajit so.“Rohit Sharma also told me to think about it, Gauti Bhai also told me to think again, but I didn’t talk much about it.Ashwin had previously mentioned that he did not want to be a Turder team member if he would not be selected to play Xi.About senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Ashwin emphasized the importance of clear communication between them and team management.“Virat Kohli is a legend of Odi Bonafide.He expressed confidence in the two players of the Indian cricket.“I don’t think any voters or coaches will have it to say that Virat and Rohit services are no longer needed. Experiences you cannot buy in the store,” he said.Ashwin also addresses the future prospects of the two players, especially about the 2027 World Cup.“If there is a doubt whether they will be able to make it until the 2027 World Cup, then I think the direction they take seems to be fair. You can’t go to the World Cup with so many question marks, “he said.He concluded by recording their commitment to maintain their fitness level.“There is no doubt that both Rohit and Virat want to be there. The preparation we see from them, it is an investment they put into their bodies to prepare for the World Cup,” Ashwin added.Both Rohit and Kohli, who have retired from their T20 tests and crickets, are now put into the squad for the next three Odi against Australia, with Shubman Gill replacing Rohit as Captain Odi.
