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Ashwin`s Sudden Retirement Sparks Debate

Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India's most prolific spinners, has announced his retirement from cricket effective immediately, following the draw in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane. This unexpected decision has sparked a significant debate within the cricket community.

Ashwin's retirement was confirmed after the third Test, leaving him without a farewell match in India. This move has also left the Indian team a spinner short for the remaining two Tests in Australia, unless they decide to call up an additional player.

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has been critical of the decision, suggesting that if Virat Kohli were still the captain, he would not have allowed Ashwin to retire mid-series. Ali emphasized that Ashwin should have retired after the New Zealand series at home or after the completion of the current five-match series. He criticized captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir for not persuading Ashwin to continue for the remaining Tests.

Ashwin retired as India's second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, with 537 wickets in 106 matches. He also has 156 wickets in ODIs and 72 in T20Is.

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