Ravichandran's father Ashwin has shared shocking details about the off-spinner's unexpected retirement from international cricket. Ashwin announced his retirement from all three formats of the game India After the Gabba Test ended in a draw on December 18 in Brisbane.
Speaking about the shocking decision, Ravichandran revealed that he only learned of Ashwin's retirement at the last minute, which intensified speculation about the call among cricket fans.
Ravichandran's father Ashwin adds a new twist to the retirement speculation
Ravichandran's father Ashwin admitted that retirement is a personal decision for the cricketer, but hinted that there may be deeper reasons, including a feeling of humiliation, behind his sudden decision.
“I also learned (of his retirement) at the last minute, actually. Retirement is his wish and wish; I can't interfere in that, but the way he presented it, there could be many reasons. Only Ashwin knows, maybe humiliation,” Ravichandran told News18. .
Meanwhile, Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement from international cricket not only shocked the cricketing world but also deeply affected his family. His father, Ravichandran, revealed the emotional shock he went through when the cricket star made the sudden announcement.
It's an emotional moment for the family: Ravichandran
Ravichandran said the all-rounder's sudden decision to retire after representing India for nearly 15 years has shocked the entire family. However, the spin master's father hinted that he had been thinking about it for a while due to the challenges he was facing off the field, including not getting big opportunities on overseas tours.
Ashwin's father also went on to claim that the off-spinner was facing humiliation and pressure, forcing the cricketer to take the call alone. Notably, Ashwin has often been left out of the playing XI in overseas Tests, especially in England and Australia, and Ravindra Jadeja is often preferred as the only spinner due to his superior batting skills.
He added: “There is no doubt about it (an emotional moment for the family) because he has been on the field for 14-15 years. The sudden change, retirement, really kind of shocked us. At the same time, we were also expecting it because the humiliation was happening. How long can he endure all these things? “Maybe he would have made his own decision.”
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Ravichandran's father Ashwin shares mixed feelings on his son's retirement
Ravichandran Ashwin's father, Ravichandran, on the other hand, admitted to having mixed feelings, as he respects and accepts his son's choice, but at the same time, he wishes the spinner would continue playing for the national team.
He noted that Ashwin's unexpected announcement had left him proud and a bit disappointed, which was felt by many fans across the country.
Ravichandran concluded by saying, “I don't know what was going through his mind. He just announced it. And I also accepted it with pleasure. I had absolutely no feeling for it. But the way he announced his retirement, on the one hand I was very happy, and on the other hand I didn't “I was glad it had to continue.”
Interestingly, legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar criticized the timing of Ashwin's retirement, as he felt that the rise of Washington Sundar may have played a role in the off-spinner's decision to step down mid-series on the tour of Australia.
