Sunny Gavaskar criticises timing of R Ashwin's retirement

Ashwin surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement with immediate effect after the third Test ended in a draw here on Wednesday. The series is levelled at 1-1

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar didn’t appreciate the timing of R Ashwin’s retirement call on Wednesday, saying the premier off-spinner could have waited for the series against Australia to end as India will now be one member short in the remaining two Tests.

Ashwin surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement with immediate effect after the third Test ended in a draw here on Wednesday. The series is levelled at 1-1.

“He could have said, listen after the end of the series, I won’t be available for selection for India. What it does is that, similarly when MS Dhoni retired at the end of the third Test in 2014-15 series, it leaves you one short,” Gavaskar told broadcasters. 

“The selection committee has picked so many players for a tour with a purpose. If there are any injuries, they can select from the reserve players to have in the team.” The former India captain felt that Ashwin could have had a role to play in the last Test in Sydney, where the pitch could have offered support to spinners. 

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