Recalling MS Dhoni announcing his retirement from Tests during India's tour of Australia in 2014, Axar Patel, who had received his maiden Test call-up at the time, said, "Dhoni jokingly told me, 'Bapu...tu aaya aur mujhe le gaya'." Axar added he got teary-eyed after Dhoni announced his decision to retire. Axar also revealed Suresh Raina broke down following the announcement.