In the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, Ravichandran Ashwin made the audacious decision to retire from international cricket. Ashwin was one of the greatest Test cricketers of his period, having played 106 Test matches, taken 537 wickets, and amassed 3503 runs, including 6 hundreds and 14 fifties. This may be the reason why many fans and commentators were taken aback by his unexpected call on Wednesday morning.
Ashwin will still be playing club cricket and be seen playing in the Indian Premier League. However, there are also other roles that the veteran might take up soon coming up in the future now that he has bid adieu to the national duties.
Three new roles for Ashwin post-retirement
Administrator
Ravichandran Ashwin is hailed as one of the sharpest brains in cricket. He can be a great addition to the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association. The veteran all-rounder can be seen in the role of an administrator who will not only seek new talent but will help the youngsters grow into wonderful cricketers. His knowledge of cricket will help in uplifting the standards of cricket in Tamil Nadu. His observation and guidance can lead the state to new heights.
Broadcaster
Ashwin holds terrific command over the language. His speeches, analysis, and wittiness are always visible in the videos he posts on his official YouTube channel. He can be a great addition to the broadcaster team. He can do commentary in English, Hindi and even in Tamil, which makes him an astonishing resource in the box. His ability to read the game is second to none which only makes his resume richer for the job.
Coach
As discussed above, Ashwin's ability to read the game and his cricketing mind is a one-of-a-kind gift. You will not see a brain like Ashwin even among the greats. He can be a great coach. He can be a coach on various platforms and competitions in the near future. His experience will be really fruitful for the coming generation who can grow in his guidance.
