Star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket after the Gabba Test. Harbhajan Singh dismissed rumors of a rift between them, praising Ashwin’s achievements and emphasising mutual respect. Harbhajan Singh clarified his criticism of spin-friendly Indian pitches, stating it wasn’t directed at any individual. Ashwin picked 765 wickets in international cricket in 379 innings, while Harbhajan scalped 707 wickets in his illustrous career.