India’s premier off-spinner R Ashwin on Wednesday shocked the cricketing world by asserting his retirement with fast impact in the course of the Test sequence towards Australia. Ashwin retired from the sport because the second highest wicket-taker for India in Tests with 537 scalps in 106 video games, leaving him solely behind Anil Kumble (619 wickets). While making the announcement, the spin legend stated that he nonetheless has “little bit of punch left” in him and he’ll proceed to play membership cricket.
“I will not take an excessive amount of of your time. Today would be the final day for me as an India cricketer,” Ashwin stated on the finish of the drawn third Test in Brisbane in a joint press convention with captain Rohit Sharma.
The 38-year-old performed the day-night Test in Adelaide and picked up one wicket. He was dropped for the third Test on the Gabba to make place for Ravindra Jadeja within the taking part in XI.
“This can be my final day as an Indian crickter at worldwide cricketer. I do really feel there’s a little bit of punch left in me as a cricketer however I might most likely attempt to showcase that in membership cricket, however this would be the final day (in worldwide cricket). I’ve had loads of enjoyable and I need to say I’ve created loads of reminiscences, alongside Rohit and different teammates. We are the final bunch of OGs within the dressing room. I’ve lots of people to thank… BCCI, my fellow teammates, all of the coaches,” Ashwin stated throughout India’s post-match press convention.
“He was very, very positive of his choice. We ought to stand by what he desires,” stated Rohit after Ashwin left the stage.
He was seen sharing an emotional second with star batter Virat Kohli within the dressing room hours earlier than the announcement.
“A reputation synonymous with mastery, wizardry, brilliance, and innovation,” stated the BCCI in its tribute put up on X.
A reputation synonymous with mastery, wizardry, brilliance, and innovation
The ace spinner and #CrewIndia‘s invaluable all-rounder broadcasts his retirement from worldwide cricket.
Congratulations on a legendary profession, @ashwinravi99 pic.twitter.com/swSwcP3QXA
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 18, 2024
One of India’s best ever participant in Test cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin, determined to hangs up his boots on Wednesday. The announcement from Ashwin got here as a shock to the cricket followers.
(With PTI Inputs)
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