Ashwin’s promise after England’s 2012 defeat

Ravichandran Ashwin reflected on the promise of India’s domestic dominance after England’s 2012 defeat

Ravichandran Ashwin reflects on India’s 2012 home Test series defeat to England, vowing to ensure India’s dominance at home. His promise was fulfilled of India record 18 consecutive home series wins, cementing his legacy as one of India’s greatest match-winners and second-highest Test run-winner. R Ashwin promised in 2012 to prevent India from losing Home Series

Ashwin’s determination after the 2012 defeat

India’s veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin opened about the turning point at the beginning of his career. After India’s Test series defeat in 2012 against England at home, Ashwin vowed that he would never allow another series loss 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 decision. “Look, I don’t know where to start, honestly, I think. I made a promise to myself in 2012. We lost the series against Englanda complicated one It was very early in my career and I was just telling myself, we’re never going to lose another one, and that’s what I promised myself. How many wickets you take, how many hours of racing you do, in 10 years, you won’t remember them. It’s the memories that matter,” Ashwin said in a video released by the BCCI.

Ashwin vows never to let India lose home Test series

India, under his influence, won 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 concluded his illustrious Test career as India’s second-highest wicket-taker with 537 wickets in 106 matches. He has scored more than 1,500 runs, including three centuries with his impressive batting.

Reflecting on his journey, Ashwin expressed gratitude. “But if someone had told me in 2011 that I would get so many wickets, I would retire in 2024 on December 18. I wouldn’t have believed them because I knew this is a game I loved, but I never expected that I would get so much love and so many goals and so many runs too. I’m very happy, a deep sense of gratitude for everyone who has supported me, everyone who has challenged me. So happy today. Thank you,” she added.

Notably, Ashwin won 11 Player of the Series awards, equaling Muttiah Muralitharan’s record in the history of Test cricket. His match-winning performances cemented his status as one of India’s all-time greats.

Stay up to date with all the cricket action, follow cricket activated whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter, telegram i Instagram