The third Test match of Border Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia ended in a draw today due to rain. After this match, India’s experienced spin bowler R. Ashwin announced his retirement. The 38-year-old bowler took this decision after the Gaba Test was over.
Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket. Ashwin announced this after the Gaba Test was drawn. When the match stopped on the fifth day of the third Test, Team India members were present in the dressing room, during which Ravichandran Ashwin hugged Virat Kohli.
Indian cricketer R. On Ashwin’s announcement of retirement, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli tweeted, “I have played with you for 14 years and when you told me today that you are retiring, I got a little emotional and all the guys we played with.” Years of memories came flooding back to me… Best wishes to your family and whatever comes your way. Much respect and much love to you and those close to you. Thanks for everything, friend.”
Ravichandran Ashwin said in the press conference, “This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats and at the international level. I think I still have some potential left in me as a cricketer, but I would like to highlight and maybe show it in club level cricket, but this will be the last day. I have enjoyed my career. I must say that I have made a lot of memories with myself and many of my other teammates, even if I have lost some of them over the years.”
Ashwin wrote on X Post, “After much thought, I have decided to retire from Test cricket. It has been an incredible journey representing India, filled with unforgettable moments. Thank you to my teammates, coaches, BCCI and most importantly the fans for their unwavering support. New challenges await, but Test cricket will always hold a special place in my heart.”
Jai Hind 🇮🇳. pic.twitter.com/Vt4ZdvDEDX
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 🧢 (@ashwinnravi99) December 18, 2024