Indian cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin shoots down his dad's stunning one-word explanation for his shocking retirement in the middle of Aussie Test series Parents can still be embarrassing even when you are world-famous and pushing 40 - just ask Indian cricket superstar Ravichandran Ashwin.
The gifted spinner shocked the cricket world after the drawn Test against Australia in Brisbane by appearing in the post-match media conference and announcing his retirement from the international side, effective immediately.
The prolific spinner (pictured with his family) has been at the centre of rumours he was on the outer with coach Gautum Gambhir.
What was going on in his mind, I don't know,' Ravichandran Ashwin Senior told CNN News18.
Now Ashwin's father, who is also named Ravichandran, has weighed into the debate.
