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India’s premier off-spinner R Ashwin on Wednesday stunned the cricketing world by asserting his retirement with quick impact in the midst of the Check collection in opposition to Australia. Ashwin retired from the sport because the second highest wicket-taker for India in Checks with 537 scalps in 106 video games, leaving him solely behind Anil Kumble (619 wickets). Whereas making the announcement, the spin legend stated that he nonetheless has “bit of punch left” in him and he’ll proceed to play membership cricket.
“I won’t take too much of your time. Today will be the last day for me as an India cricketer,” Ashwin stated on the finish of the drawn third Check in Brisbane in a joint press convention with captain Rohit Sharma.
The 38-year-old performed the day-night Check in Adelaide and picked up one wicket. He was dropped for the third Check on the Gabba to make place for Ravindra Jadeja within the enjoying XI.
“This will be my last day as an Indian crickter at international cricketer. I do feel there is a bit of punch left in me as a cricketer but I would probably try to showcase that in club cricket, but this will be the last day (in international cricket). I have had a lot of fun and I must say I have created a lot of memories, alongside Rohit and other teammates. We are the last bunch of OGs in the dressing room. I have a lot of people to thank… BCCI, my fellow teammates, all the coaches,” Ashwin stated throughout India’s post-match press convention.
“He was very, very sure of his decision. We should stand by what he wants,” 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 name synonymous with mastery, wizardry, brilliance, and innovation,” stated the BCCI in its tribute put up on X.
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 18, 2024
One in every of India’s best ever participant in Check 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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