Cricket shock as India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retires midway through tour India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has retired from international cricket halfway through his side's tour of Australia.
Captain Rohit Sharma said he was aware Ashwin was considering retirement before the series, but convinced him to play in Adelaide last week.
Ashwin was left out of the opening match of the series in Perth, before being recalled for the second Test in Adelaide.
"This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats at an international level," Ashwin told a press conference.
The 38-year-old, who took 537 wickets in 106 Tests, announced his immediate retirement after the third match in Brisbane ended in a rain-affected draw.
