R Ashwin's father said the timing of the off-spinner's retirement from international cricket came as a surprise to the family. Ravichandran added that he had hoped his son would continue playing for the senior national team.

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Star Indian allrounder Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his immediate retirement from international cricket. Ashwin made the announcement Wednesday at a hastily-called media conference following the drawn test between Australia and India at the Gabba.

Veteran spinner Ashwin, who retired during the Border Gavaskar Trophy, prioritized cricket over personal celebration. He revealed that a loss of creative direction influenced his retirement decision,

Ravichandran Ashwin shocked the cricket world with his announcement of retirement from international cricket following the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The Indian legend was left out of the playing XI for the Perth Test,

India's ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect on the last day of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane.

Ravichandran Ashwin opened up on his decision to retire from international cricket, saying he wanted to leave things “nonchalantly.”

Ravichandran Ashwin shared a special message on Instagram after announcing his retirement from international cricket. Checkout what the Indian legend has to say as the cricketing world still overcomes the shocking announcement.