Shortly after third Test in Brisbane ended in a draw on Wednesday, Ashwin announced in the post-match press conference about his immediate retirement from international cricket, ending a 14-year long career of him playing for India across all formats.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThank You Ashwin. A name synonymous with mastery, wizardry, brilliance, and innovation. The ace spinner and #TeamIndia's invaluable all-rounder announces his retirement from international cricket. Congratulations on a legendary career, @ashwinravi99,\u201d wrote the BCCI on its X account.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Since Ashwin\u2019s retirement announcement came, social media platform X has been flooded with tributes for the veteran spinner. \u201cThe privilege of seeing you grow from a young bowler to a legend of modern cricket is something that I wouldn\u2019t trade for the world! I know that generations of bowlers to come will say that I became a bowler coz of Ashwin! U will be missed brother! @ashwinravi99,\u201d wrote India head coach Gautam Gambhir on \u2018X\u2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ashwin ends his career with 537 wickets at average of 24 in 106 Tests and becoming India\u2019s second leading wicket-taker after legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble. He also scored six Test centuries and 14 fifties with the bat. His last international game was the day-night Test in Adelaide, where he took 1-53.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cCongratulations @ashwinravi99 on a phenomenal cricket career. Your ambition as a test cricketer was admirable. Well done for being the flag bearer of Indian spin for more than a decade. Be very proud of your achievements and hopefully see you more often now,\u201d commented former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAn absolute match-winner, @ashwinravi99 ! Retiring as India\u2019s second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket is nothing short of monumental. Combine that with his invaluable batting contributions, and you get one of the game\u2019s solid all-rounders. Well done, Ash!\u201d wrote former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ashwin also played 116 ODIs for India, taking 156 wickets, and being a member of 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy winning teams. Ashwin also played 65 T20I matches and took 72 wickets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201ca GOAT retires. Well done on what's been an outstanding career . Proud to have played with you and definitely the greatest ever to have played from TAMILNADU. @ashwinravi99 Much love and enjoy some leisurely time with family and friends,\u201d wrote former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWell done @ashwinravi99 .. Ending the great long spell with grace and poise. Enjoyed watching your journey and importantly, kudos to you for not stunting your free spirit. All the best in your future journeys. #legendcallsitaday,\u201d wrote former India cricketer WV Raman.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201ca GOAT retires. Well done on what's been an outstanding career . Proud to have played with you and definitely the greatest ever to have played from TAMILNADU. @ashwinravi99 Much love and enjoy some leisurely time with family and friends,\u201d wrote former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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