“Taking himself out was Ashwin-level thinking” – Rahul Dravid on Rohit Sharma’s getting retired-out in Super Over during Ind vs Afg 3rd T20I.

Team India’s head coach, Rahul Dravid, added a touch of humor to the controversial retired-out incident involving Rohit Sharma during the third T20I against Afghanistan in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium witnessed a nail-biting encounter, with two Super Overs needed to determine the series winner. Eventually, India clinched victory over Afghanistan, securing a 3-0 series triumph. However, the drama unfolded during the Super Overs when Rohit Sharma left the field in the first one, only to return to the crease for a second time. This move was made to bring in a better runner, Rinku Singh, with two runs needed to win on the final delivery.

The unusual turn of events raised questions about the ICC’s ruling, but Rahul Dravid lightened the mood with a witty comment during an interview with the host broadcaster. Regarding Rohit’s decision, Dravid remarked: “Taking himself out was Ashwin-level thinking. That’s Ash-level thinking.”

Meanwhile, it’s noteworthy that the retired-out incident brought back memories of Ashwin making headlines in an IPL game, where he strategically retired out to ensure his team could accumulate quick runs.