Ravichandran Ashwin's Cryptic Posts Go Viral As Rohit Sharma-Led India Lose Melbourne Test By 184 Runs

Ravichandran Ashwin, ex India star, who recently retired from international cricket, shared a few intriguing posts during Rohit Sharma-led India's struggles which saw a tough battle on Day 5 of the fourth Test in Melbourne.

The Men in Blue suffered a 184-run defeat in the crucial Test, leaving them on the brink of missing out on a spot in next year's World Test Championship Final. Ashwin's cryptic remarks added an interesting layer to an already tense situation for the team.

When India were struggling in the middle, with the pressure of chasing a 340-run target, Ashwin took to X with a cryptic post that read, 'Good leaders emerge when they show resolve for a scrap'.

Few minutes later, he followed up with a retweet on the same tweet with the caption 'This tweet isn't for people who own fan clubs'.

Both of his tweets have now gone viral on the social space.

Ashwin's recent posts have ignited speculation about a potential rift within the Indian team. Notably, the off-spinner had shocked everyone by announcing his retirement following the Gabba Test against Australia. The unexpected decision caught fans and analysts off guard, adding to the ongoing chatter surrounding his cryptic comments and their implications for Team India.

In the second session of the recently concluded Test, India staged a strong recovery, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant building a vital partnership to keep the visitors steady.

However, in the third session, Australia launched a remarkable counterattack, putting India on the back foot. Pat Cummins took a bold step by introducing Travis Head, and it proved to be an immediate success.

Pant attempted to take on the part-time bowler but was dismissed when Mitchell Marsh pulled off an incredible catch, sending the left-hander back. Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy followed quickly as Australia asserted their dominance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.