Ravicandran Ashwin during training. (PTI photos) In retirement of India off-Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, he opened up about the emotional unrest surrounding his 500. The test goal and revealed that the match left in the middle of the sudden illness of his mother, full support of Captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahulu.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe!Ashwin reached a historical milestone during the third test against England in Rajkot in February 2024 and rejected Zak Crawley in the first shifts to become the second Indian pitch after Anil Kumble achieved 500 test goals. However, the celebrations were short -term when he was informed about medical emergency in his family shortly after the daily game.Ashwin spoke during the start of the third episode of the documentary series Chennai Super Kings and remembered a moment of confusion and fear.
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“At that time I took 500 goals.“I was very surprised. Or maybe I thought they would allow me to take my space. I tried to call and there was no answer.”
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Off-Spinner revealed that his wife finally contacted him at the hotel and informed him about the situation. Ashwin was ready to leave immediately, but faced logistics obstacles.“There was no flight immediately and I was in Rajkot. The match was in balance. Ben Duckett scored a fantastic century. Rohit Sharma and Rahul David immediately asked me to go,” he said.“When the captain and coach support so, I felt like I wanted to come back. I play for people who appreciate me.”Ashwin missed the rest of England’s first shifts, but re -joined the team in time to mix in the second shift. In the end, he retired with 537 test goals in 106 matches, of which 37 five goals and strengthened his legacy as one of the largest Indian pitch.
