<p>Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar didn&rsquo;t appreciate the timing of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ind-vs-ban-2nd-test-a-breakdown-of-r-ashwins-achievements-in-kanpur-23403427" rel="none"><strong>R Ashwin</strong></a>&rsquo;s retirement call on Wednesday, saying the premier off-spinner could have waited for the series against Australia to end as India will now be one member short in the remaining two Tests.</p>
<p>Ashwin surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement with immediate effect after the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/i-should-be-fine-travis-head-opens-up-on-injury-which-he-sustained-during-the-third-test-23449121" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>third Test</strong></a> ended in a draw here on Wednesday. The series is levelled at 1-1.</p>
<p>&ldquo;He could have said, listen after the end of the series, I won&rsquo;t be available for selection for India. What it does is that, similarly when MS Dhoni retired at the end of the third Test in 2014-15 series, it leaves you one short,&rdquo; Gavaskar told broadcasters.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;The selection committee has picked so many players for a tour with a purpose. If there are any injuries, they can select from the reserve players to have in the team.&rdquo; The former India captain felt that Ashwin could have had a role to play in the last Test in Sydney, where the pitch could have offered support to spinners.&nbsp;</p>
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Ashwin surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement with immediate effect after the third Test ended in a draw here on Wednesday

Sunny Gavaskar criticises timing of R Ashwin's retirement

Ash departs just like his first Test captain Dhoni

Ashwin surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement with immediate effect after the third Test ended in a draw here on Wednesday. The series is levelled at 1-1

Sunny Gavaskar criticises timing of R Ashwin's retirement

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