‘One of the true matchwinners for India’: Rohit on Ashwin

Rohit Sharma on Ashwin's Retirement

India's captain, Rohit Sharma, paid tribute to Ravichandran Ashwin, who announced his retirement from international cricket. Ashwin played his last Test in Adelaide, and Rohit revealed that he had to convince Ashwin to play in the pink-ball Test.

Rohit revealed that Ashwin had been considering retirement since the first Test in Brisbane. However, Rohit respected Ashwin's decision and acknowledged his understanding of the team's needs.

Rohit emphasized the importance of allowing players to make personal decisions and giving them the respect they deserve. He highlighted Ashwin's contributions to the team and his status as a big match-winner.

Rohit described Ashwin as a funny guy and shared a memory of playing cricket with him since U-17. He reminisced about their long journey together since 2010 and acknowledged Ashwin's service to Indian cricket.

Overall, Rohit's tribute highlighted Ashwin's contributions to the team, his understanding of the game, and his persona in the dressing room.