Ashwin Reflects on India's Historic Whitewash by New Zealand

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin speaks candidly about the team's unprecedented 0-3 series loss to New Zealand at home. He reveals his personal frustrations and the emotional impact on the team. As India gears up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Ashwin emphasizes the need to learn from defeat.

Indian cricket's renowned spin-bowling all-rounder, Ravichandran Ashwin, has expressed profound disappointment following India's 0-3 series loss to New Zealand on home soil. This defeat marked a significant low, as it ended a 12-year unbeaten home series run and was India's first home whitewash in a series of three or more Tests.

In a candid discussion on his YouTube channel, Ashwin, a pivotal player in India's long-standing home dominance, shared his struggle to process the defeat. He described the experience as "shattering" for both himself and the team. Reflecting on such a rare setback, Ashwin noted that while losses are part of the game, this particular defeat hit hard emotionally.

Ashwin highlighted the danger of teams perceiving themselves as invincible, underscoring the importance of learning from each defeat. Despite his efforts, Ashwin was notably frustrated with his performance, having scored only 51 runs in six innings and claiming just nine wickets. He openly took responsibility for the team's poor showing and spoke about the challenges of handling public criticism on social media.

(With inputs from agencies.)