NewzVille Sports Desk
Indian spin great Ravichandran Ashwin revealed on Thursday that repeated omissions from the playing XI on away tours took a toll on him and ultimately triggered his sudden retirement from international cricket.
Ashwin made the final decision during the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, stepping away after the third Test in Brisbane in December.
His exit surprised millions of fans and teammates alike, given his stature as only the second Indian bowler after Anil Kumble to take over 500 wickets in Test cricket.
The former off-spinner’s comments shed light on the mental strain elite athletes face, particularly when dealing with selection setbacks despite strong individual records.
