Shattered Spin: Ashwin Reflects on Historic Defeat Against New Zealand

R Ashwin, India’s senior off-spinner, described the 0-3 Test series loss against New Zealand at home as a 'shattering' experience. He took responsibility for the defeat and acknowledged his own underperformance. Ashwin praised New Zealand's strategy and reflected on lessons to be learned from the loss.

India's seasoned off-spinner, R Ashwin, has termed the 0-3 whitewash in the Test series against New Zealand as a 'shattering' experience, tagging himself as a key reason for the unprecedented defeat at home. It's the first such instance for India in a three-test series on their soil.

Reflecting on the loss, Ashwin expressed his disappointment and responsibility, stating, 'I am the reason for everything that went wrong.' His personal performance in the series yielded only nine wickets with an average of 41.22, a statistic he believes didn't help the team's cause.

Despite the setback, Ashwin acknowledged the need for self-reflection and learning, adding that while losing is part of the game, the goal is to draw conclusions and improve. He commended New Zealand's effective cricketing strategies, praising their ability to adapt and defend consistently by leveraging pitch conditions.

(With inputs from agencies.)