Delhi: The third match of India vs Australia series was declared a draw. Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement in the press conference after the match. After this a conversation was held with captain Rohit Sharma. Along with Ashwin, an emotional Rohit also talked about Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane.
Video: Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket
‘We will keep seeing each other’
Rohit Sharma said about Pujara-Rahane, “We meet a lot of people in Mumbai, Pujara is hiding in Rajkot, we don’t even meet many people. But, we meet many people on the cricket field. Ash also, I am sure he will be with you guys in the next 1-2 years. So we will keep meeting him. Do you feel any lack in the field? No, not at all. Look, he has so much experience, he has won so many matches. So, if you want to see them left or right, they will not be there.”
Question – Pujara, Rahane and Ashwin will be seen in different roles?
Rohit Sharma – Arre bhai, khali Ashwin has announced his retirement. You guys will kill me, both of them are active and can come anytime to perform. pic.twitter.com/DdYI0tZul5
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 18, 2024
‘Pujara-Rahane have not retired’
The Indian captain jokingly said, “By the way, Ajinkya Rahane has not retired, you will kill me.” He suddenly realized that Rahane had not yet officially retired.
Rohit said jokingly, “I am dead, man.” After this he said, “I am saying that these three have retired. Pujara has not even announced his retirement yet. You (journalist) have taken the names of all three, that is why I am saying. He (Rahane) is not here right now. But, I don’t know whether they can come here or not. But, there are two more people, they can come any time. The door is not closed to anyone.”
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