In a moment that will forever be etched in Indian cricket’s history, Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing down the curtain on a remarkable career that redefined spin bowling in the modern era. A true intellectual of the game, Ashwin was more than just a bowler—he was a strategic mastermind who consistently outwitted some of the world’s best batsmen. As the last day of the Gabba test concluded, India’s spin maestro Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement during the post match press conference. He mentioned names like Virat Kohli , Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane.
🚨 RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN RETIRED FROM INTERNATIONAL CRICKET 🚨#Ashwin #INDvAUS #AUSvsIND #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/XZW1zjc1Pe
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Throughout his international career, Ashwin compiled truly impressive statistics that cement his legacy as one of India’s greatest cricketers. In Test cricket, he claimed 537 wickets in 106 matches at an exceptional average of 24. His One Day International (ODI) record is equally distinguished, with 156 wickets in 116 matches at an average of 33.20. In T20 Internationals, he took 65 wickets in 72 matches.
KOHLI 🙇 ASHWIN…!!!!
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Beyond the numbers, Ashwin was renowned for his innovative bowling techniques, his ability to read batsmen, and his intellectual approach to the game. He pioneered variations like the carrom ball and consistently challenged batsmen with his strategic variations.
His retirement marks the end of an era for Indian spin bowling—a period defined by intelligence, adaptation, and extraordinary skill. Ashwin leaves behind a legacy that will inspire generations of cricketers to come.
