Ashwin promised after England’s 2012 loss

Ravichandran Ashwin reflects on the promise of Indian dominance at home after defeat to England in 2012

Ravichandran Ashwin talks about India’s 2012 home Test series loss to England, vowing to ensure India’s dominance on home soil. It nourished his promise India He recorded 18 consecutive home runs, cementing his legacy as one of India’s greatest match-winners and the second-highest Test bowler. R Ashwin in 2012 vowed to prevent India from losing the home series

Ashwin’s defeat after 2012

Veteran Indian player Ravichandran Ashwin He opened up about the turning point early in his career. After India’s 2012 Test series defeat to England at home, Ashwin vowed to never let another series be lost at home. This promise became a driving force in his career as he led India’s dominance

Speaking in a BCCI tribute video, Ashwin recalled the emotional moment that shaped his determination. “Look, I don’t know where to start, honestly, I guess. I made a promise to myself in 2012. We lost the series to EnglandIt’s difficult. It was very early in my career and I was telling myself, we will never lose another player, that’s what I promised myself. How many wickets I took, how many hours of running I did, in 10 years, you won’t remember. “They are the memories that matter,” Ashwin said in a video posted by the BCCI.

Ashwin promised to never let India lose the home Test series

Under his influence, India went on to win a world record 18 consecutive home Test series over the next 11 years. During this streak, Ashwin played a pivotal role, taking 320 wickets in 53 home matches with remarkable consistency.

Ashwin ended his illustrious Test career as India’s second-highest bowler with 537 wickets in 106 matches. He scored more than 1,500 runs, including three centuries with his brilliant batting.

Reflecting on his journey, Ashwin expressed his gratitude. “But if someone had told me in 2011 that I would get so many wickets, I would have retired in 2024 on December 18. I wouldn’t have believed them because I knew that was the game I loved, but I never expected that I would get so much love and so many wickets.” “From the wicket and a lot of runs too. I am very happy, and I have a deep feeling of gratitude to everyone who supported me, and everyone who challenged me is very happy today,” he added.

Notably, Ashwin won 11 Player of the Year awards in the series, equaling Muttiah Muralitharan’s record in the history of Test cricket. His match-winning performances cemented his status as one of India’s greatest ever players.

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