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R Ashwin’s BOLD Prediction After Retirement: ‘I Won’t Be In 7th Place For Long Because…’

I won't be in 7th place for long because Nathan Lyon will overtake me" Ashwin said after his retirement.

R Ashwin Retirement: India’s spin-maestro Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement in the recently concluded 3rd Test match of Border-Gavaskar Trophy which ended in a draw. Ashwin curtained down his elite career as a 2nd highest wicket-taker by an Indian in Test history.

R Ashwin’s Bold Statement

After announcing his retirement, Ashwin was asked about his position in the tally of highest wicket-takers in Test history.

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“I won’t be in 7th place for long because Nathan Lyon will overtake me. I’ve contemplated retirement many times, I thought about the day I’d wake up and feel that my creative side was gone.
There is no future, I will leave cricket the same day”.

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R Ashwin’s International Career Stats

R Ashwin’s Test record

Since making his debut in 2011, R Ashwin has played 106 Test matches for India, single-handedly leading the team to victory in several matches. With an impressive 537 Test wickets to his name, Ashwin has achieved the milestone of taking five or more wickets in an innings 37 times – a feat that makes him the second cricketer in the world to do so in Test history. In addition to his bowling brilliance, Ashwin has contributed significantly with the bat, scoring 3503 runs, including 6 centuries and 14 half-centuries.

R Ashwin’s ODI Career

In ODI cricket, Ashwin has showcased his versatility with both bat and ball. He has scored 707 runs in 116 matches and taken 156 wickets, cementing his place as a valuable all-rounder for India.

R Ashwin’s T20 Career

Ashwin has represented India in 65 T20 matches, taking 72 wickets. His consistency and skill made him a key part of India’s squad during major tournaments, including the victorious campaigns in the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy.

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