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Ravichandran Ashwin had announced his retirement on December 18 after the Gaba Test.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin. Through this letter, the PM also wished Ashwin all the best for his future.
Modi wrote in the letter – At a time when everyone was expecting more off-breaks, you bowled a carrom ball that baffled everyone. People will miss jersey number 99.
Ashwin had announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket after the Gabba Test on 18 December.
On December 19, R Ashwin reached Chennai from Australia.
PM Modi’s letter to Ashwin…
Main points of PM’s letter in 5 points…
1. Sanyas: Off break was expected, surprised with carrom ball PM Modi said on Ashwin’s sudden retirement – Your retirement surprised the fans in India as well as world cricket. We all were waiting for more off breaks from you and you dodged it by throwing the carrom ball. It must not have been easy for you to take this decision. Especially when you were performing well for India.
2. India-Pakistan match: Your shot got a lot of applause Modi wrote- Your shot on the last ball against Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup received a lot of applause. The way you released the ball, allowing it to become a wide ball, shows your wisdom.
R Ashwin expressing his happiness after hitting the winning shot against Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup.
3. Mother’s illness: Played even after mother’s illness The Prime Minister wrote- We all remember that moment when your mother was hospitalized and you returned to the field. Also when there was a flood situation in Chennai and you were not able to contact your family. The way you played against South Africa shows your commitment to the game.
4. Career: People will miss jersey number 99. PM Modi praised Ashwin for his achievement. He wrote- Your wickets, runs and most of all the Player of the Series trophy contributed significantly to the success of the team. You took 5 wickets in your debut test itself. Achievements like ODI World Cup-2011, Champions Trophy-2013 and ICC Cricketer of the Year made you an important member of the Indian team.
People will always feel the absence of jersey number 99. Cricket lovers will always remember the moment when you stepped on the cricket field.
5. Sydney Test innings: Gave memorable moments to the country Modi wrote- Your match-saving innings in the Sydney Test in 2021 gave memorable moments to the country. People remember you for many matches. The way you showed your presence of mind by leaving the ball in the T20 match against Pakistan in 2022 was amazing and your winning shot has etched that match in our memories.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s international cricket career Ravichandran Ashwin managed to play a total of 287 matches for the country between 2010 and 2024. Meanwhile, he got 765 successes in 379 innings. For the country, he managed to take 537 wickets in Test cricket, 156 in ODI and 72 wickets in T20. Apart from this, while batting, he scored 4394 runs in 233 innings.
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Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has retired from international cricket. He played 287 matches including all three formats and took 765 wickets. Ashwin is India’s second highest wicket taker. Ahead of him is only Anil Kumble, who has taken 953 wickets.
