Ravichandran Ashwin’s sudden retirement has shocked everyone, including former Indian spinner and chief selector Sunil Joshi. Ashwin unexpectedly announced his retirement from international cricket right after the third Test at the Gabba, a match he did not play in, leaving many wondering about the reasons behind his shock decision.
Reacting to the now-much-discussed decision, Sunil Joshi admitted he was surprised by Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement, especially as there was no clear explanation of what might happen between the second and third Tests, forcing him to accept the call out of the blue.
Surprised by Ravichandran Ashwin’s sudden retirement, Sunil Joshi calls him ‘Modern Day Legend’
Joshi, however, respected Ashwin’s courage in taking such a tough decision at such short notice, but he felt the need to shed more light on what led to his retirement from international cricket in the middle of a high-stakes Test. series In Australia, especially when India are struggling to produce results.
Meanwhile, former India chief selector Ravichandran acknowledged Ashwin’s immense contribution to Indian cricket and called him a “modern day legend”. While Sunil Joshi said that the all-rounder’s decision to retire deserves respect, he stressed that the Indian cricket team management, the selection committee and the BCCI should clarify what led to the decision.
What made Ashwin do this?: Sunil Joshi questions BCCI and Indian cricket team management
Sunil Joshi was quoted by IANS as saying, “I was also very surprised by this because I don’t know what happened or succeeded during or between the second and third Test matches. But again, it is Ashwin who is very open about his decisions. That’s why I’m not saying it’s a bad decision.”
Joshi further added, “I mean we have to respect that because he was a modern legend of the game and there’s no doubt about that. But again, what made him do that? Obviously we need to know because it was incredible and the board, the selection committee and the team management need to respond.
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After India’s humiliating Test series loss to Australia, the fast bowling future is a concern due to the inexperience and overconfidence of the pacers. jasprit bumrah. He was injured after bowling in the Australian tour.
We missed out on a left-arm seamer in the Australian tour: Sunil Joshi
However, Sunil Joshi remains upbeat about the team’s fast bowling prospects, but he pointed out that India missed having a left-arm pacer in their line-up in Australia. The former Indian later explained, “No, because we already have Troy Cooley; he has been to NCA and is looking at the fast bowling pool. So I don’t think you need to worry. But we definitely missed a left-arm seamer in this squad.”
“If it was a left-arm seamer, there would be a slight variation in the angles because most of the Australian, English or New Zealand batters are not very comfortable with them,” Joshi said. left arm seamer because you take the ball at a different angle. We just needed variety but fortunately or unfortunately both bowlers Yash Dayal and Khalil Ahmed they were there, but they couldn’t play, and that’s a pity.”
