Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing down the curtain on a remarkable career that redefined spin bowling in the modern era. 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. During the post match press conference, Ashwin thanked a few players from the Indian cricket team who were part of his glorious journey
“I want to name a few of them, all the coaches who’ve been part of the journey, most importantly Rohit, Virat, Ajinkya, Pujara, who have taken a number of catches around the bat and have given men a number of wickets that I’ve managed over a number of years.” he said during the post match press conference.
Ashwin is a person who likes to keep things private but the relationship between him and MS Dhoni has no less than a love affair. They share a long history of playing together for India as well as the IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings.
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.
