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File picture of Virat Kohli and R Ashwin© BCCI/Sportzpics
Because the cricket world flooded social media with its tributes for Ravichandran Ashwin, a publish from Virat Kohli stood out. The Kohli-Ashwin duo fashioned the spine of India’s Take a look at group over the past decade, stitching quite a few recollections collectively as two ever-reliant pillars. As Ashwin determined to hold his boots in worldwide cricket after the conclusion of the Brisbane Take a look at in opposition to Australia, Kohli understandably turned emotional. He even shared a stunning publish for the retiring spinner on social media, recalling their early days collectively. Responding to Kohli’s publish, Ashwin summed up the bond they’ve.
“I’ve played with you for 14 years and when you told me today you’re retiring, it made me a bit emotional and the flashbacks of all those years playing together came to me. I’ve enjoyed every bit of the journey with you ash, your skill and match-winning contributions to Indian cricket are second to none and you will always and always be remembered as a legend of Indian cricket. Wish you nothing but the best in your life with your family and everything else that it unfolds for you. With massive respect and lots of love to you and your close ones. Thanks for everything buddy,” Kohli had written on X (previously Twitter).
In response Ashwin wrote: “Thanks buddy! Like I told you, I will be walking out with you to bat at the MCG”
Thanks buddy! Like I advised you, I might be strolling out with you to bat on the MCG https://t.co/ebM3j8PPrK
— Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) December 20, 2024
Shortly after the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Take a look at in Brisbane led to a draw on the Gabba on Wednesday, Ashwin introduced within the post-match press convention his determination to retire from worldwide cricket with rapid impact, ending a 14-year-long profession of him taking part in for India throughout all codecs. Ashwin will now be flying residence to Chennai, with two Exams left within the ongoing sequence in opposition to Australia.
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