Veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shocked the cricket world by announcing a sudden retirement from international cricket on Wednesday following the conclusion of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar series in Brisbane.
Ashwin retired from the game as the second highest wicket-taker for India in Tests with 537 scalps in 106 games, leaving him only behind Anil Kumble (619 wickets).
While making the shock announcement at the post-match press conference, the India spinner also confirmed that he will continue to play club cricket.
“I won’t take too much of your time. Today will be the last day for me as an India cricketer. This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer 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 said.
Earlier during the fifth day of the Test, Ashwin was seen sharing an emotional moment with Virat Kohli. The spinner was seen hugging Kohli in the dressing room which made many fans speculate about his retirement.
It is safe to say that Ashwin’s retirement announcement came as a shock to many many cricket fans all around the world and the 38-year-old has left a massive void to be filled behind by youngsters in the team.
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