R Ashwin Retires News:
India's celebrated spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has decided to hang up his boots from international cricket. The star off-spinner bid an emotional farewell on the fifth day of the Gabba Test. Before his retirement, Ashwin embraced Virat Kohli and had a discussion with head coach Gautam Gambhir. Later, he joined Rohit Sharma for a press conference where he officially announced the conclusion of his international cricket journey.
As the match between India and Australia came to a halt on the fifth day at Gabba, Ravichandran Ashwin was seen embracing Virat Kohli, sparking speculation about his potential retirement decision.
The news spread rapidly on social media. During the match interval, Ashwin also conversed with Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir. Following this, Ashwin, alongside captain Rohit Sharma, publicly declared his retirement. At 38, Ashwin stands as the second-highest Test wicket-taker for India, with an impressive haul of 537 wickets, trailing only Anil Kumble's 619.
Ashwin has consistently topped charts by taking five-wicket hauls on 37 occasions in Test cricket for India. He shares the record for most Player of the Series awards (11 times) with Muttiah Muralitharan.
During the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Ashwin took part in the second Test at Adelaide, securing a single wicket.
What did Ashwin say post-retirement?
Following the drawn third Test in Brisbane, Ashwin addressed the media alongside Rohit Sharma, stating, 'I won't take much of your time. Today marks my final day as a cricketer for the Indian team.' After this statement, he declined to answer any questions and left the conference. Ashwin had previously played the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, taking one wicket.
Post Ashwin's departure, Rohit Sharma commented, 'He is quite certain about his decision. We must respect his wishes.' Before the retirement announcement, Ashwin had an emotional moment with Virat Kohli in the dressing room. BCCI tweeted, 'Ashwin epitomizes proficiency, skill, talent, and innovation.'
Source: aajtak
Ashwin's Test Cricket Record
Bowling - 106 Tests, 537 wickets, 7/59 best innings bowling, 13/140 best match bowling, 24.00 average Batting - 106 Tests, 151 innings, 3503 runs, 124 highest, 25.75 average
Ashwin's ODI Cricket Record
Bowling: 116 matches, 156 wickets, 4/25 best bowling, 33.20 average Batting: 116 matches, 63 innings, 707 runs, 65 highest, 16.44 average
Ashwin's T20 International Cricket Record
Bowling: 65 matches, 72 wickets, 4/8 best bowling, 23.22 average Batting: 65 matches, 19 innings, 184 runs, 31* highest, 26.28 average
