Was there a fight between Gambhir and Ashwin? A picture that tells the truth about retirement!
Not only are Indian fans and players surprised by Ravichandran Ashwin, but even the veteran spinner Nathan Lyon from the opposing camp could not digest this. 38-year-old Ashwin was one of the most capable players of the team even at this stage of his age. Leaving aside the New Zealand Test series, he was the Player of the Series against Bangladesh before that. Therefore, his sudden decision surprised everyone. Since his announcement, there was talk of a big reason behind his retirement. Meanwhile, a picture is going viral on social media, about which it is being claimed that before announcing retirement, he and Gambhir had a fight in Brisbane.
Heated argument between Ashwin and Gambhir?
Gautam Gambhir and R Ashwin are seen in the viral picture on social media. In this, Ashwin is seen saying something while pointing a finger at the Indian head coach. Gambhir also looks very serious. Seeing this footage, it is being claimed that there was a heated argument between the two during the Brisbane Test. The fight between the two is being speculated by looking at the picture but TV9 does not confirm this. However, Ashwin announced his retirement only after this. Let us tell you that since Gambhir's arrival, India has played 8 Tests, in which Ashwin was not a part of the team's playing XI in 3. Before this, he did not miss any match without injury.
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Was there an argument going on between Ravichandran Ashwin and Gautam Gambhir ? Ash Anna was pointing finger while talking & body language didn't look good, even Gambhir's response was not well.
Feeling Forced for Retirement ? pic.twitter.com/e5fMYdBt8q
According to the PTI report, Ashwin was angry with the selectors and Gautam Gambhir. The reason behind this was the promise made to him. Actually, according to BCCI sources, Ashwin was not happy with his performance in the New Zealand series. However, the board did not want to exclude Ashwin from the Australia tour due to his stature. It wanted Ashwin to decide himself. At the same time, Ashwin had already made it clear to the selectors that if he was made to sit on the bench in Australia, he would not go on the tour.
Therefore, Ashwin went there with the guarantee of being included in the playing XI. Despite this, Washington Sundar was fielded in his place in Perth. Ashwin had made up his mind then but he talked to Rohit and the Indian captain stopped him from retiring. Later when Rohit reached Australia, he again gave Ashwin a chance in the playing XI. But in the very next Test to be held in Brisbane, Ashwin was again dropped. Ravindra Jadeja took his place. Ashwin was angry with all these things. This also made Ashwin realize his future and he decided to retire.