Defeat by 184 runs in Melbourne Test, Ashwin’s post increases discussion

The Indian team captained by Rohit Sharma is facing tough challenges on the Australia tour. Neither captain Rohit’s bat worked nor his captaincy proved effective. India suffered a crushing defeat by 184 runs in the Melbourne Test. On the last day of the Test, the Indian team collapsed for just 155 runs while chasing the target of 340 runs.

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s struggle

Amidst this defeat, Yashasvi Jaiswal struggled by standing firm at one end.

• Yashasvi’s performance:
  • Runs: 84 runs (off 208 balls).
  • Fours: 8.
    He tried to handle the Indian innings alone, but could not get support from other batsmen.

R. Ashwin’s mysterious post

After the Melbourne Test, former Indian spinner R. Ashwin’s social media post became a topic of discussion.

• Ashwin’s post:
  He wrote on social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter),
  “Good leaders emerge when they show determination to struggle.”
• Speculations and reactions:
  • Many people considered this post a taunt on Rohit Sharma.
  • Some said that the relationship between Ashwin and Rohit is not good.
• Ashwin’s clarification:
  A few hours later, Ashwin clarified that his post was in praise of Yashasvi Jaiswal.
  • they wrote,
    “I was referring to Jaiswal’s brilliant resolve. Don’t take too much tension, friends.”

R. Ashwin’s sudden retirement

38 year old R. Ashwin surprised everyone by retiring from international cricket during the Australia series.

• Retirement after GABA test:
  He announced his retirement after the third Test was drawn.
• Limited chances in the series:
  • Ashwin did not get a place in the playing eleven in the first and third matches of the series.
  • He played in only the second Test match.
• Career Performance:
  • Test matches: 106.
  • Wickets: 537.
  • Second highest test wicket taker for India.
• Reason for retirement:
  Ashwin said that he was not getting creative satisfaction from his game.

Ashwin’s future

However, Ashwin made it clear that he will continue to play club cricket and IPL. His experience and skills can still be seen in these formats.