New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed he wanted to have his swansong in international cricket around the age of 34-35, instead of going on and casting his spell till 38.

Ashwin's retirement came in the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy last year. The veteran all-rounder sent shockwaves through the cricketing fraternity by announcing his retirement from international cricket following the draw in the third Test at Brisbane.

"In my head, I decided that I would retire at 34-35. I think it was just the time, and where I stood in my life, right? I think I was pretty old, I must admit. But going on tours, and you know, having to just sit out a lot more, eventually got to me," said Ashwin on his YouTube C...