In a heartfelt declaration, Ravichandran Ashwin has officially announced his retirement from international cricket across all formats. The announcement came after India’s third Test match against Australia ended in a draw. Ashwin made this revelation during the post-match press conference, with skipper Rohit Sharma present.
Key Stats and Achievements:
Ashwin ends up being India’s second-most wicket-taker in Test cricket, with 537 wickets in 106 matches, behind only Anil Kumble who took 619 wickets.
He also boasts impressive figures in limited-overs cricket, where he has played 116 ODIs and 65 T20Is, where he took 156 and 72 wickets respectively.
Notable Moments:
Ashwin was part of the India team that won the 2011 World Cup and was also part of both World Test Championship finals.
His last international match was against Australia, at Adelaide in the pink-ball Test. He took one wicket there.
What’s Next for Ashwin?
Ashwin will continue playing in all domestic cricket and franchise leagues. He has been signed by Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2025 at Rs 9.75 crores.
Legacy:
Ashwin’s career is a mix of the art of cricket, consistency, and leadership. The retirement marks the end of an era in Indian cricket, whose contribution will continue to motivate the generations.
