Ravichandran Ashwin, ever the cricket enthusiast, remains a lively figure on social media even after hanging up his boots in international cricket. With a keen eye on the happenings in Indian cricket, Ashwin frequently offers his insights on a wide array of topics. But recently, a piece of viral online gossip caught his attention, claiming Indian captain Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli were set for retirement—a rumor Ashwin found amusing and felt compelled to address.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s Witty Response to Retirement Rumors
A post making rounds on the social media platform X suggested that Ashwin had revealed Rohit’s ambition to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, while hinting that Virat might soon retire to dedicate more time to his family. Ashwin, not one to shy away from setting the record straight, humorously took to his X account to rebuff the fanciful claims.
"Heartwarming to see humans still excelling at creative storytelling in this AI era. Nice script, but maybe check with me next time before casting me in the lead role?" he quipped. Though some users insisted they’d heard the claims on Ashwin’s Tamil YouTube channel, the legitimacy of these declarations is still up in the air.
Here’s his witty retort:
[Twitter post embedded: Ashwin’s humorous response about storytelling in the AI era]
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Prepping for Glory: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Stellar Form
Both Rohit and Virat are hitting their strides perfectly as India gears up to face New Zealand in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 final. Virat shone brightly with a decisive century against Pakistan and was pivotal in steering the team through a challenging run-chase in the semi-final against Australia. Meanwhile, Rohit has been the backbone at the top of the order. Teaming seamlessly with Shubman Gill, Rohit has consistently provided explosive starts, setting up a robust foundation for India throughout the competition.
Virat, particularly, has been in top gear, securing the position of fourth-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 217 runs across just four matches at an impressive average of 72.33. The duo’s seasoned expertise is key to India’s aspirations of clinching victory in this notable ICC event.
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