After R Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, there could be a few more high-profile exits from Team India. The off-spinner had moved away from the sport after the IND vs AUS 3rd Test, and as per Cricbuzz, this is just the beginning of many more to come.
After R Ashwin, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma?
“How much of this decision (Ashwin’s retirement) is planned, voluntary, or subtly influenced is difficult to determine, but the Indian team is expected to undergo a transformation soon—possibly by the start of their next Test series in England in the coming summer of 2025. As in the past, the credit or discredit will likely be linked to the Test series in Australia. Over the years, Australia tours have gained a notorious reputation for bringing cricketing careers to an agonising end,” the report read.
IND vs AUS Series Last Chance?
Meanwhile, the IND vs AUS series is the last chance for India to make it to the WTC final, and only a win here can take us there. Upon failure to do so, more retirements could be on the cards. “It is unlikely that anyone would openly admit it was a nudge, but there is a perception that this announcement is just the first in a series expected to follow—much like in 2008, when several senior players retired in quick succession. The signals, whether conveyed directly or indirectly, seem to have been sent, setting the stage for a transition,” the report added.
For now, there is a whole lot of cricketers — who are not in the mix but are yet to announce their retirements. In the list is Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Ishant Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Umesh Yadav, while the ones who could face the axe could be — Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja.
For the record — Virat Kohli has returned with scores of 5, 100, 7, 11, 3 so far in the series. ON the other hand, Rohit Sharma has been a total failure in the two Tests Down Under. He has only scored 19 runs in two Test matches.
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