Social Media labels Gautam Gambhir as the villain for R Ashwin’s retirement
Ravichandran Ashwin announced his international retirement after India’s third Test against Australia at Gabba. A cornerstone of India’s Test team, Ashwin played 106 Tests, 116 ODIs, and 65 T20Is, finishing as India’s second-highest Test wicket-taker with 500 wickets. Speculation arose over Gautam Gambhir’s role in this decision, sparking debate. Amid emotional tributes, rumors suggest Ravindra Jadeja might follow. The third Test ended in a draw, leaving the series tied 1-1.
Ravichandran Ashwin shocked the cricket world by announcing his retirement after the third Test against Australia at Gabba. Social media flooded with tributes for India’s second-highest Test wicket-taker, who retires with a record 106 Tests, 116 ODIs, and 65 T20Is. Speculations emerged that Gautam Gambhir, accused of being politically motivated, influenced Ashwin’s decision. Fans blamed Gambhir on platforms like Twitter, suspecting hidden motives as Ashwin’s move followed his exclusion from Gabba. Meanwhile, rumors suggest Ravindra Jadeja might retire next. The India-Australia series is tied 1-1, with the fourth Test set for December 26 at MCG.
Gambhir Is the Villain?
Gambhir's political mind forced Ashwin to Take retirement to divert the topic and to hide his Failure as a head coach. pic.twitter.com/e2TBjHHbSs
— MAHIYANK™ (@Mahiyank_78) December 18, 2024
R Ashwin, What Have You Done?
Ashwin wouldnt have taken this decision midway unless Gambhir & Vadapav forced him to.
— Plex (@get_sp) December 18, 2024
Damn suspicious, more so bc Ash wld be handful on the MCG pitch.#INDvAUS #AUSvsIND
CSK Players vs Gambhir?
My take is Ashwin's decision is mostly to do with Gambhir.
— GeeDee🍥 (@alert6mugam) December 18, 2024
Ever since he moved to CSK, he knows his chances are less to join the playing 11..
Politics?
Ashwin said that if my services aren’t needed then rather than sitting in dressing room i should spend my time sitting in home
— THANOS (@VariantOfThanos) December 18, 2024
Rohit Sharma indirectly confirming that Ravichandran Ashwin retire due to Gautam Gambhir
GOAT Duo!
THE RAVI-CHANDRAN AND RAVI-NDRAN DUO SEPERATED. 💔
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 18, 2024
– Ashwin and Jadeja, won't pair together again for India. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/T3i75kfYq8
Eyes Speak Better than Words!
Eyes speak what words cannot. #Ashwin pic.twitter.com/BAIxqLkyNV
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) December 18, 2024
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