Brisbane – Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar is not happy with R Ashwin’s decision to retire right now. He thinks Ashwin should have waited until the Test series against Australia was over. This is important because India is now one player short for the remaining two matches in the series, which is currently tied at 1-1.
R Ashwin shocked everyone when he announced he was retiring immediately after the third Test ended in a draw. Gavaskar, speaking to the broadcasters, said, “He could have waited until the series was over and then said he wouldn’t be available anymore. This leaves the team short just like when MS Dhoni retired during the third Test in 2014–15.”
Gavaskar explained that the selection committee picks players with a plan. If anyone gets injured, they need extra players from the reserves to step in. He believes Ashwin could have helped in the final Test in Sydney, where spinners often perform really well. “You never know, he might have been really useful there,” Gavaskar said. He also mentioned that it’s unusual for a player to retire in the middle of a series.
In the series, India first chose to play Washington Sundar instead of Ashwin. Although Ashwin played the second Test in Adelaide, he did not do well. When asked if Washington is being prepared to take Ashwin’s place, Gavaskar replied, “Maybe Washington Sundar is ahead of him.”
Rohit Sharma mentioned Ashwin would be leaving soon, marking the end of a fantastic career for Ashwin. Gavaskar said, “He has been an incredible cricketer.”
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