Ravichandran Ashwin Retirement: India’s experienced off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin surprised the cricket world on Wednesday by announcing his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect in the middle of the Test series against Australia. Ashwin has taken the most 537 wickets for India after Anil Kumble (619 wickets). He will continue playing club cricket. Ashwin said in a joint press conference with captain Rohit Sharma after the third Test draw in Brisbane, “I will not take much of your time, this is my last day as a cricketer of the Indian team.” After this, he refused to take any questions and made the announcement and left.” 38-year-old Ashwin had taken one wicket while playing the pink ball test in Adelaide. Rohit said after Ashwin’s departure, “He is proud of his decision.” Very confident, we should respect his wish,” he said. Before announcing his retirement, he was seen getting emotional with Virat Kohli in the dressing room.
An absolute match-winner, @ashwinravi99Retiring as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket is nothing short of monumental. Combine that with his invaluable batting contributions, and you get one of the game’s solid all-rounders. Well done, Ash! pic.twitter.com/9UAxCNouSf
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 18, 2024
Let us tell you that after the announcement of Ashwin’s retirement, cricketers are reacting on social media. Irfan Pathan shared the post and wrote, A great match winner, Ashwin! Retiring as India’s second highest wicket-taker in Test cricket is no less than a memorable moment. Combine this with his invaluable batting contributions, and you have one of the finest all-rounders the game has ever seen. Well done, Ash!”
Dinesh Karthik has also reacted on retirement.
a GOAT retires
Well done on what’s been an outstanding career. Proud to have played with you and definitely the greatest ever to have played from TAMILNADU. @ashwinravi99
Much love and enjoy some leisurely time with family and friends ❤️#INDvAUS #ashwin#legend
— DK (@DineshKarthik) December 18, 2024
Kohli is all of us right now 😭#Ashwin pic.twitter.com/Drtwfhic23
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) December 18, 2024
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A name synonymous with mastery, wizardry, brilliance, and innovation 👏👏
The ace spinner and #TeamIndia‘s invaluable all-rounder announces his retirement from international cricket.
Congratulations on a legendary career, @ashwinravi99 pic.twitter.com/swSwcP3QXA
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 18, 2024
Harbhajan Singh has reacted about Ashwin on social media. Regarding Ashwin, Bhajji wrote, “Congratulations to Ashwin on a brilliant cricket career. Your ambition as a Test cricketer was admirable. Congratulations on being the flag bearer of Indian spin for more than a decade. Very proud of your achievements and Hope to see you more often.”
Congratulations @ashwinravi99 on a phenomenal cricket career. Your ambition as a test cricketer was admirable. Well done for being the flag bearer of Indian spin for more than a decade. Be very proud of your achievements and hopefully see you more often now.
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 18, 2024
How has been Ashwin’s Test career?
Ashwin played the first match of his Test career in 2011 against the West Indies cricket team. He played 106 matches in his Test career, during which he was successful in taking 537 wickets in 200 innings at an average of 24. Ashwin took 5 wickets 37 times in his Test career and his best bowling performance in Test was 7/59 wickets. Ashwin also performed brilliantly in batting, this bowler scored 3,503 runs at an average of 25.75, Ashwin’s name includes 6 centuries and 15 half-centuries in Tests. Ashwin’s best score in batting in Test has been 124 runs.
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