Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement has left everyone in shock, including former India player and chief selector Sunil Joshi. Ashwin unexpectedly announced his retirement from international cricket immediately after the third Test at the Gabba, a match he did not feature in, leaving many wondering the reasons behind his shock decision.
Reacting to the much-discussed decision, Sunil Joshi admitted that he was surprised by Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement, especially as there was no clear explanation for the events that may have occurred between the second and third Tests that forced him to make that call so suddenly.
Sunil Joshi is surprised by Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement, and calls him a “modern-day legend”
Joshi, however, respected Ashwin's boldness in taking such a tough decision at such a short notice, but felt the need for more clarity on why he decided to retire from international cricket in the middle of a high-stakes Test. series In Australia, especially when India was struggling for results.
Meanwhile, former Indian chief selector acknowledged Ravichandran Ashwin's immense contribution to Indian cricket and called him a “modern legend”. While Sunil Joshi said the all-rounder's decision to retire deserves respect, he also stressed that the Indian cricket team management, selection committee and BCCI should give an explanation on why the decision was taken.
What happened to Ashwin to do this?: Sunil Joshi questions BCCI and management of Indian cricket team
IANS quoted Sunil Joshi as saying, “I was also very surprised by it because I don't know what happened or happened during or between the second and third Test matches. But it is Ashwin again who was very frank in his decisions. So, I am not saying it was Bad decision.”
Joshi also added: “I mean we need to respect that, because he was a modern legend of the game, there's no doubt about that. But again, what happened to him to do that? So obviously we'll have to find out because it was unbelievable, and The board, selection committee and team management have to answer that.
After India's embarrassing Test series loss to Australia, the future of fast bowling raises concerns due to inexperience and over-reliance on players Jasprit Bumrah. He was injured on the tour of Australia after bowling too much.
We missed the left-arm seamer from the tour of Australia: Sunil Joshi
However, Sunil Joshi remains optimistic about the team's fast bowling prospects, but pointed out that India lacked a left-hander in their line-up in Australia. The former Indian further explained, “No, because we already have Troy Cooley; He was in the NCA and looked after the fast bowling pool. So, I don't think there should be any concern. But we were definitely missing a left-arm spinner in that line-up.
Joshi signed off by saying, “If there was a left-arm seamer, there would be a little bit of change in the angles because most Australian or English or New Zealand batsmen, they're not very comfortable playing. Left-arm seamer because you're taking the ball away at a different angle. We just need variety, but Fortunately or unfortunately, both bowlers Yash Dayal and… Khaleel Ahmed “They were there, but they couldn’t play, which is unfortunate.”
