Why did Ashwin want Bumrah instead of Rohit in the press conference, revealed after retirement

Ashwin Retirement IND vs AUS: Ravichandran Ashwin is a veteran player of Team India. He has given strong performances on many occasions. But now Ashwin’s magic will not be visible in international cricket. Ashwin has announced his retirement. They India-Australia Press conference with Rohit Sharma after the test played at The Gabba. Ashwin mentioned Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep here. He wanted one of these to be present with him.

The third match of the Test series was played between India and Australia in Brisbane. This match was drawn. Captain Rohit Sharma and Ashwin held a press conference after this test. “I didn’t really want to make it about me, to be honest, I think it would have been better if Jasprit Bumrah was here or Akash Deep was here, but unfortunately for Rohit,” Ashwin said along with his retirement announcement. That I am with them.

Why did Ashwin want Bumrah or Akash Deep in the press conference?

Actually Ashwin was not a part of the playing eleven of Brisbane Test. Therefore, he wanted that Jasprit Bumrah or Akash Deep should have been with Rohit in his place in the press conference. Akash Deep and Bumrah bowled brilliantly against Australia at The Gabba. Bumrah took 6 wickets in the first innings and 3 wickets in the second innings. Whereas Akash took 1 wicket in the first innings and 2 wickets in the second innings.

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