Ravichandran Ashwin's father on Thursday said that 'humiliation' may be one of the reasons behind the spinner's sudden retirement

Spin legend R Ashwin called time on his international cricket career on Wednesday.

Former Australia head coach Justin Langer heaped rich praise on Jasprit Bumrah, calling India's fast-bowling spearhead a right-handed equivalent of legendary Pakistan left-arm pacer Wasim Akram.

The former Australia player said that R Ashwin always stood out for his remarkably sharp cricketing brain.

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma stated that his team has firmly set their sights on entering their first-ever World Test Championship Final.

Fitness concerns sidelined Josh Hazlewood from the second Test and limited his participation in the third.

Ravichandran Ashwin's father claims that his son had to quit international cricket as he was being 'humiliated'.

Virat Kohli got involved in a heated exchange with the media at Melbourne Airport over a breach of his privacy.

Ravichandran Ashwin finished with 537 wickets in 106 Tests since his debut in 2011 against the West Indies in New Delhi.

Rohit Sharma had said that R Ashwin wanted to quit after the Perth Test. But, the spinner himself has claimed that he made the decision on Day 4 of the thirst Test at the Gabba.

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made a quiet early-morning return to the country in Chennai on Thursday.

Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc has paid a glorious tribute to the just-retired India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement might be the start of multiple exits from the Indian cricket team.

The entire cricket fraternity and fans around the world were left shocked after the ace Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin decided to call time on his international career.

Ravichandran Ashwin, a veteran of 106 Tests in which he claimed 537 wickets, called time on his international career after a string of episodes confirmed his status going forward in the Indian team.

Fans had sensed something was amiss when cameras captured a heartfelt moment between Ashwin and Virat Kohli on the final day of the Test

India vs Australia: Out of the three Tests so far, Ashwin, a veteran of 106 matches in the longest format, played only in Adelaide as the lone spinner.

Ravichandran Ashwin gained the tribute of both his teammates and his rivals after announcing his retirement from international cricket.