Ravichandran Ashwin:-India’s legendary spinner and Team India’s ‘Anna’ (elder brother) Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket today, 19 December 2024. Know about it?
Ravichandran Ashwin:-Indian cricket team veteran Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket. He made this announcement in a press conference after the Brisbane Test against Australia was drawn. Ashwin said, “This is a very emotional time for me.” Ashwin, who is fondly called ‘Anna’ in the team, has left behind many memorable moments of Indian cricket by saying goodbye to his 14-year-long and illustrious career.
Ashwin called the Adelaide Pink Ball Test played on the Australia tour as his last international match. However, this match was not special for him personally as he got just one wicket in two innings. After this, he was not given a place in the playing XI in Perth and Brisbane, and Ravindra Jadeja was played in his place.
On the last day of the Brisbane Test, during the rain, Ashwin was seen having a long conversation with senior batsman and former India captain Virat Kohli in the dressing room. This moment became a sign of the end of his career.
Ashwin’s brilliant career
Ravichandran Ashwin made his international cricket debut in 2011 and since then he has been an important part of the Indian team. In his career, he single-handedly led India to victory many times. Let’s take a look at his brilliant statistics:
Contribution in Test cricket
Total matches: 106
Wickets: 537
5 wickets in an innings: 37 times
Centuries: 6
Fifties: 14
Total runs: 3503
Ashwin is one of the most successful spinners in the world in Test cricket. He made significant contributions to the team not only with bowling but also with batting.
Performance in ODI and T20 cricket
ODI matches: 116
Runs: 707
Wickets: 156
T20 matches: 65
Wickets: 72
Ashwin has also given many memorable performances in ODIs and T20s. He was a member of the Indian team that won the 2011 World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy.
Reason for retirement
Ashwin said that he wants to give opportunities to young players amid age and increasing competition. He also admitted that his fitness and performance were declining, which cannot be ignored.
Ashwin’s place in Indian cricket
Ashwin was not just a player but an inspiration. His bowling magic, especially on turning tracks, always created problems for the opposing batsmen. With his retirement, Indian cricket has lost a spinner, whose place will not be easy to fill.
Best wishes for Ashwin
38-year-old Ashwin will no longer be seen on the cricket field, but his memories and contributions will always be a part of Indian cricket. Fans and fellow players are respecting his decision and wishing him all the best for his next journey.
