Disappointing to end up on the wrong side of things: R Ashwin after WTC final defeat

India’s leading wicket-taker during the World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle, Ravichandran Ashwin may have not found a place in the WTC final squad, but that hasn’t stopped the ace spinner from standing behind his team after their defeat in the summit clash with Australia.

Sunday saw India succumbing to Australia in the first session of Day 5 itself. After making the WTC final for the second time in a row, India again lost to Australia with a big margin of 209 runs.

Ashwin took to Twitter to express his support for the Team.

“Congratulations Australia on winning this #WTCFinal and closing out this cycle of Test cricket. It is disappointing to end up on the wrong side of things, nevertheless, it was a great effort over the last 2 years or so to get here in the first place,” Ashwin tweeted.

“Amidst all the chaos and scathing assessments, I feel it’s very important to acknowledge all my teammates who played in this cycle and most importantly the coaching and support staff who have held on like a rock of support.”

Congratulations Australia on winning this #WTCFinal and closing out this cycle of test cricket. It is disappointing to end up on the wrong side of things, nevertheless it was a great effort over the last 2 years or so to get here in the first place.

Amidst all the chaos and…

— Ashwin