Spinner R Ashwin retires from international cricket; to play for CSK in IPL 2025; Virat, Rohit react [Video]

Indian cricket team spinner R Ashwin left Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and other teammates shocked when he announced his retirement from international cricket following the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday.

Ashwin made the announcement in the post-match press conference along with skipper Rohit Sharma after the game ended in a draw.

Here’s why R Ashwin announced his retirement

R Ashwin said, “I didn’t want to make this about myself, it would have been better if (Jasprit) Bumrah or Akash Deep was here but Rohit is unfortunate to have me along his side. This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats at the international level. I do feel there is a bit of punch left in me as a cricketer but I would probably like to showcase it at the club level.”

Ashwin cited the reasons why he has announced retirement from all forms of International cricket

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