“Cuando Sundar…” El ex jugador del CSK afirma que R Ashwin “no fue tratado de manera justa” y por lo tanto se retiró

Ravichandran Ashwin’s sudden retirement announcement has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world. The veteran spinner, who was part of India’s squad for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against Australia, dropped the bombshell during a post-match press conference alongside captain Rohit Sharma. Former players, fans, and experts were left stunned, especially given Ashwin’s remarkable career and recent inclusion in the squad. Among those reflecting on the announcement is Ashwin’s former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammate, Subramaniam Badrinath.

Badrinath on Ashwin’s discontent over selection

Speaking to Star Sports Tamil, Badrinath emphasized the emotional toll Ashwin faced after being omitted from the playing XI in the first BGT Test in Perth. Washington Sundar’s selection over Ashwin was a key moment of contention. “I am shocked. I think, to be honest, he wasn’t treated fairly. Rohit Sharma said he wanted to leave after the Perth Test match. He wanted to leave when Washington Sundar was played ahead of him. That tells you he was not happy.”

Badrinath also elaborated on the challenges faced by Tamil Nadu cricketers, highlighting how Ashwin’s journey to becoming a legend involved overcoming biases and limited opportunities. “Despite all the odds, Ashwin took more than 500 wickets and became a legend. Imagine what he must have gone through,” he said, praising Ashwin’s character in bouncing back from setbacks.