Ashwin Reveals why he retired after India’s shock home series loss to SA

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Ashwin Breaks Silence

After India’s 2–0 home loss to South Africa, Ashwin finally reveals the real reason behind his retirement

The Promise He Made

Ashwin said he took a vow in 2012 that he would retire if India ever lost a home Test series again

Years of Home Dominance

For more than 10 years after that vow, India stayed unbeaten in home Test series

NZ Defeat Changed Everything

In 2024, New Zealand whitewashed India 3–0 at home. That defeat pushed Ashwin to retire

Ashwin’s Emotional Reaction

Ashwin said the NZ loss broke his heart and he couldn’t accept losing at home again

A Legendary Career

Ashwin played 106 Tests and took 537 wickets, ending as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests

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