Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:01pm on 21 Dec 2024,Saturday International
Ravindra Jadeja expressed shock upon learning of Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement, revealing he was informed just five minutes before the announcement at a press conference. The duo, who formed India's most successful Test bowling partnership with 587 wickets, had spent the day together, and Ashwin gave no indication of his decision. Jadeja, who regards Ashwin as his "on-field mentor," emphasized the importance of the opportunity for young talents following Ashwin’s retirement. The pair's contributions both with the bat and ball have been crucial for India, especially in recent games like the Chennai Test against Bangladesh.
