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

Ravichandran Ashwin stunned the cricketing world by announcing his sudden retirement from international cricket following the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at Gabba, Brisbane.

Being the highest wicket-taker among active bowlers with 537 scalps, many expected Ravichandran Ashwin, 38, to continue for some more time

Tanush Kotian, an all-round spin bowler from Mumbai, is expected to be called up to the Indian Test team in Melbourne prior to the pivotal fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy match. during Ravichandran Ashwin's recent retirement during the Brisbane Test,

Team India have reportedly announced Ravichandran Ashwin's replacement for the remaining two Tests against Australia as bowling all-rounder Tanush Kotian will join the squad ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

Kotian is expected to fly to Melbourne on Tuesday following Ashwin's sudden decision to retire at the end of the third Test in Brisbane. He is currently in Hyderabad as part of th