Choose the most appropriate option –
Ashin said, “Shall I ever win a gold medal?” (Change into Indirect Speech)

Correct option is D

Direct speech is a way of expressing the spoken or thought words of someone exactly as they were originally said or thought, without any changes to the wording. It is usually enclosed in quotation marks to differentiate the speaker's original words from the rest of the text.
Indirect speech is a method of reporting what someone said without quoting their exact words. It involves paraphrasing or summarizing the original words, often involving changes to pronouns, tense, and other grammatical elements to fit the context of the reporting. Indirect speech does not typically use quotation marks.
Changes in Conversion from Direct to Indirect Speech:
• Quotation Marks: Removed in indirect speech.
• Pronouns: Changed to match the perspective of the narrator or the context in which the speech is reported.
• Tenses: Often shifted back in time (e.g., present tense becomes past tense).
• Modal Verbs: Adjusted for time and mood (e.g., "will" becomes "would").
• Time and Place References: Adjusted to match the context of the reporting (e.g., "yesterday" might become "the day before" if speaking a day later).
• Interrogative and Imperative Forms: Converted into declarative or conditional forms, often with conjunctions like "that," "if," or "whether."
These changes ensure that the reported speech fits grammatically and contextually into the narrative while preserving the original meaning and intent.