Ravichandran Ashwin clarified his retirement from cricket was a personal choice, not influenced by selectors or teammates, despite advice to reconsider. He emphasized the need for clear communication between senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and team management regarding their future roles and the 2027 World Cup.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/was-r-ashwin-forced-into-international-retirement-by-rohit-sharma-gautam-gambhir/articleshow/124409796.cms