Ashwin called time on his prolific career at the end of the Gabba Test, which ended in a draw on Wednesday, leaving a rich legacy as one of India\u2019s finest match-winners. 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 in the losing cause.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Ashwin, as a cricketer, maybe he hasn't received the respect he deserves in the dressing room; I don\u2019t know about it. He's wondering if he'll be in the playing XI or not. He\u2019s the world\u2019s No. 3 bowler, and taking 537 wickets for India is a huge achievement,\" Rashid told IANS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Perhaps he feels that his career might be nearing its end, especially when players like Washington Sundar are getting preference, so he might be deciding whether he\u2019ll play in the Sydney Test or not, whether he'll play in Melbourne or not. At some point, a person reaches a boiling point. I've been there myself many times,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ashwin ended his 14-year international career with 537 wickets at an average of 24 in 106 Tests and became India\u2019s second-leading wicket-taker after legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble (619). He also scored six Test centuries and 14 fifties. He also played 116 ODIs for India, taking 156 wickets, and 65 T20I matches, taking 72 wickets. He was a member of the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy-winning teams.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"But as a cricketer, as a genius of the game, there are many cricketers in India, but Ashwin is on a different level. His qualities are of a different level. I believe that in the future, he could take over BCCI or ICC as he\u2019s that capable. He is very humble, and you wouldn't even realise that he's such a big cricketer. Best wishes to him from my side, from Pakistan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"He\u2019s had an outstanding career. Look at him; as a batter, Ashwin has six centuries, which Dhoni probably doesn\u2019t even have,\" the 56-year-old opined.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"But as a cricketer, as a genius of the game, there are many cricketers in India, but Ashwin is on a different level. His qualities are of a different level. I believe that in the future, he could take over BCCI or ICC as he\u2019s that capable. He is very humble, and you wouldn't even realise that he's such a big cricketer. Best wishes to him from my side, from Pakistan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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