Virat Kohli’s Reaction to R Ashwin’s Retirement:
While play was stopped due to rain in the Gabba Test match, Virat Kohli was seen emotionally hugging Ravichandran Ashwin as they talked. The two of them were conversing for a long time, and there was speculation about whether Ashwin would announce his retirement. As soon as it was announced that the Gabba Test had remained inconclusive, Ashwin shocked everyone by announcing his retirement in the press conference. Virat Kohli has also reacted emotionally to Ashwin’s retirement.
Ashwin had been seen playing in the pink-ball Test match during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. However, Jadeja was given a chance instead of him in the third Test match. Ashwin was likely to get a spot in the playing XI for the Melbourne and Sydney Tests, but before that, he surprised everyone by announcing his retirement. Virat Kohli has also posted on X regarding Ashwin’s retirement.
Speaking on Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement, Virat said, “I played with you for 14 years, and when you told me that you are retiring today, I got a little emotional. The memories of all those years playing together came flooding back to me. I have enjoyed every moment of playing with you, Ashwin. Your skills and match-winning contributions to Indian cricket are second to none, and you will always be known as a legend of Indian cricket. Wishing you all the best for your future. Lots of love to you and your loved ones. Thank you for everything, my friend.”
