‘What Virat Kohli achieved, Rohit Sharma could’ve done too’: R Ashwin on recent Test retirements | Cricket News

Ravichandran Ashwin reflected on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s Test retirements, acknowledging the inevitable end to even legendary careers. He highlighted Kohli’s unmatched energy and Rohit’s potential, suggesting Rohit could have mirrored Kohli’s achievements if not for an early injury. Ashwin also noted his own mixed performances leading to his retirement.

NEW DELHI: Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recently opened up about the retirement of two of India’s biggest cricket stars, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin shared heartfelt thoughts, saying, “No matter how great a player is, even someone like Sachin Tendulkar had to retire one day. That’s just how the game works.”Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Ashwin praised both players for their outstanding careers and said that while Virat reached great heights, Rohit could have done the same. “Jitna Virat Kohli ka hua, utna Rohit Sharma ka bhi ho shakta tha (What Virat achieved, Rohit could have done too),” he said, adding that Rohit missed a crucial Test debut due to an ankle injury, which created a gap that stopped him from playing 100 Tests.ALSO READ: Virat Kohli’s Ranji coach drops bombshell on Test retirement: ‘He was preparing for England tour’According to Ashwin, both men brought something unique to the game, Virat with his unmatched energy and aggression, and Rohit with his calmness and steady hand. With both now retired from Test cricket, their absence will be deeply felt as India moves into a new era.Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket after a tough series against New Zealand and Australia, where he struggled with formHe ended his Test journey after scoring a memorable century in Perth but couldn’t maintain his rhythm in the later matches.

Rohit, on the other hand, faced similar struggles. Once known for his dominant batting, especially at home, Rohit couldn’t find his form in away conditions. A disappointing run of scores in Bangladesh and New Zealand eventually led to questions about his future. Despite a few solid performances, he failed to bounce back, and his retirement seemed inevitable.

Ashwin himself had a mixed run. Though he delivered a superb all-round performance in Australia with 11 wickets and a century, signs of decline began to show later. After being left out of key matches and struggling in New Zealand, Ashwin decided to retire mid-series in Australia.Now, as India prepare to begin a new World Test Championship cycle without three of its senior-most players, Kohli, Rohit, and Ashwin, the focus shifts to the next generation.