After 2018, he was dropped from the T20 and ODI teams. However, at the insistence of Virat Kohli, the player was included in the World Cup squad. The injured player suffered a concussion during the long period of dismissal.
Centurion, First Published Dec 21, 2021, 12:01 PM IST
Centurion: R Ashwin is currently a member of the Indian cricket team in all three formats. That was not the case until the T20 World Cup. After 2018, he was dropped from the T20 and ODI teams. However, at the insistence of Virat Kohli, the player was included in the World Cup squad. The injured player suffered a concussion during the long period of dismissal.
Ashwin talks about the situation he went through in 2018. Ashwin says he was planning to retire. “The period from 2018 to 2020 was very difficult. A lot of effort went into this period. But did not get enough results. The whole body was in pain. I take long breaths after six balls. I actually planned to retire in 2018. Such a thought arose as a result of not giving enough consideration to the injury.
Many other players also received support. But I did not. My performance was not bad. I also participated in a lot of successes. But I did not feel the support I needed. This was after the 2018 series against England. I’m a person who does not usually look for help. I later came up with the idea of trying something else and excelling in it, ”said Ashwin.
Ashwin is currently in South Africa. India will play three Tests against South Africa. Ashwin has taken 427 wickets in Tests so far. After Anil Kumble and Kapil Dev, Ashwin has taken the most wickets in Red Ball.
Last Updated Dec 21, 2021, 12:01 PM IST
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