Ravichandran Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh addressed speculations about their rivalry and alleged jealousy in a recent conversation. Ashwin clarified that any potential jealousy would be understandable, given their shared profession. He also dismissed rumors that Washington Sundar influenced his retirement decision, emphasizing external perspectives.
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