\u201cAshwin, I\u2019ve always admired how you approached the game with your mind and heart in perfect sync. From perfecting the carrom ball to contributing crucial runs, you always found a way to win.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWatching you grow from a promising talent to one of India\u2019s finest match-winners has been wonderful. Your journey shows that true greatness lies in never being afraid to experiment and evolve. Your legacy will inspire one and all. Wishing you all the very best for your 2nd innings,\u201d wrote Tendulkar in his post on \u2018X\u2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ashwin ends his 14-year international career with 537 wickets at an average of 24 in 106 Tests and becoming India\u2019s second leading wicket-taker after legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble, including an incredible 37 five-wicket hauls in Tests, the second-most in the history of the game, along with eight ten-wicket hauls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Roger Binny, BCCI President, also paid tribute to Ashwin\u2019s stellar international career. \u201cAshwin\u2019s brilliance has been a cornerstone of Indian cricket\u2019s success over the years. From being a prodigious talent to becoming one of the greatest off-spinners in cricketing history, his achievements are a source of immense pride.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe redefined spin bowling and always sought to stay ahead of the curve. Ashwin is a perfect role model for young cricketers. I thank him for his invaluable contributions to Indian cricket.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ashwin also scored six Test centuries and 14 fifties with the bat. His last international game was the day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide, where he took 1-53 in his 18 overs and made 29 runs with the bat, as India lost by 10 wickets. Ashwin retires with an impressive 115 Test wickets against Australia and 114 against England. Notably, he took 115 wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the second-most in the history of the contest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAshwin\u2019s journey is a testament to the heights that dedication and passion can achieve. His ability to think ahead of the game has been a tremendous asset to Indian cricket. In Ashwin, we\u2019ve witnessed a bowler who didn\u2019t just take wickets but dismantled batting strategies,\u201d added Rajeev Shukla, BCCI Vice-President. \u201cHis approach to the game, combined with his exceptional skills, has made him one of the most respected cricketers of his generation. I congratulate him on an outstanding career,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ashwin also played 116 ODIs for India, taking 156 wickets, and being a member of the 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
Ashwin was one of 11 all-rounders to clinch the double of 3000 runs and 300 wickets in Tests. He also won a record 11 Player-of-the-Series awards, which is level with Sri Lanka\u2019s Muttiah Muralitharan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAshwin has been a game-changer in every sense. Whether it was his magical spells on the field or his insightful discussions off it, he brought something truly special to Indian cricket.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ashwin was one of 11 all-rounders to clinch the double of 3000 runs and 300 wickets in Tests. He also won a record 11 Player-of-the-Series awards, which is level with Sri Lanka\u2019s Muttiah Muralitharan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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