Ashwin says NZ loss was shattering for India

OPINION - India were whitewashed 3-0 at home by the Kiwis

Indian spin bowling all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin opened up on the heartbreak of the team's series loss to New Zealand at home by 0-3 and how this whitewash and his own individual performances left him shattered and frustrated.

Just before the gigantic challenge of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia away from home from November 22 onwards, India faced one of the darkest chapters of its rich cricket history as Kiwis white-washed the hosts at their home, handing them their first-ever series loss at home in 12 years and their first-ever series whitewash in a Test series of three or more matches at home.

Speaking on his Youtube Channel, Ashwin, one of the chief architects of India's 18 series, 12-year-long unbeaten run at home, said that he does not know how to respond to such a big defeat, which proved to be "shattering" for the entire team.