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Xtra Time Web Desk: Team India’s ace off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin still cannot forget the night India lost to New Zealand in the World Test Championship Final at Southampton. The moment Ross Taylor hit the winning runs, the BlackCaps dressing room erupted in wild celebrations. And why not, Kane Williamson and his boys thoroughly deserved to celebrate their 8 wickets win over India to be crowned the World Champions of Test Cricket.

The Kiwis carried on celebrating till midnight, drinking and cheering in the middle of the ground. In his latest You Tube video, Ashwin described how difficult it was to digest watching the New Zealand cricketers celebrate from his room at the Hilton in Ageas Bowl.

“After the match, New Zealand have this custom of celebrating with the trophy and a few drinks in the dressing room. It was tough to see it. I think it is the flip side of having a room above the ground. They celebrated until 12. They even arrived at the pitch, and it sounded like a war cry to express their happiness. It was quite upsetting to see as we couldn’t make it,” Ashwin said in the video.

Ashwin is currently enjoying the break from cricket, exploring new places with his family in and around London. The off spinner has been sharing the pictures and videos on his social media.

Team India’s next assignment is squaring off against hosts England in a five-match Test series which will mark the beginning of the second edition of the World Test Championship. The competition begins on August 4 in Nottingham and before that, the team has been given a three-week break. Speaking about the importance of the break, Ashwin said, “We were in the bubble throughout. So, after a long time, we are able to get some fresh air and step out. I have rented a car, and I am just driving around the country. First, we visited Devon. It was a beautiful and picturesque place. We went at an altitude that connected the ocean and the hill.

The Indian cricketers will once again re-group on July 14 in London before travelling to Durham for a preparatory camp ahead of the test series against England.