Ravichandran Ashwin: Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, aged 38, has retired from international cricket, shocking fans and cricket enthusiasts alike. Ashwin, who has been a pivotal figure in Indian cricket, announced his decision during a press conference after the Gabba Test. Accompanied by captain Rohit Sharma, Ashwin shared the news, marking the end of a remarkable international career. Before the announcement, Ashwin was seen sharing an emotional moment in the dressing room with Virat Kohli, who hugged him warmly. Ashwin was last part of Team India in the Adelaide Day-Night Test.
Highlights
Ravichandran Ashwin Career Full of Records
R Ashwin leaves behind an illustrious legacy with numerous records to his name. He ranks seventh among the highest wicket-takers in Test cricket, having claimed 537 wickets in 106 matches. His best bowling figures stand at an impressive 7/59, achieved at an average of 24.00 and a strike rate of 50.73. Ashwin is India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests, trailing only Anil Kumble, who amassed 619 wickets. Notably, Ashwin has never missed a home Test match since his debut, making his retirement all the more surprising.
Leading in Five-Wicket Hauls
Ashwin holds the record for the most five-wicket hauls by an Indian bowler, with 37 such performances in Tests. This places him ahead of Kumble, who has 35 five-wicket hauls. Globally, he shares the second spot with Shane Warne, while Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan leads with 67 five-wicket hauls.
Ravichandran Ashwin Contributions Beyond Bowling
Ashwin’s impact extends beyond bowling. In addition to his 106 Test appearances, he played 116 ODIs and 65 T20Is, taking 156 wickets in ODIs and 72 wickets in T20Is. His best bowling figures in ODIs and T20s are 4/25 and 4/8, respectively.
With the bat, Ashwin has scored 3,503 runs in Tests at an average of 25.75, including six centuries and 14 half-centuries. His highest Test score is 124. In limited-overs cricket, he contributed 707 runs in ODIs and 184 runs in T20Is.
A Glorious Start and a Fitting Legacy
Ashwin made his international debut on June 5, 2010, in an ODI against Sri Lanka and his T20 debut a week later against Zimbabwe. His Test debut came in 2011 against the West Indies in Delhi. Ashwin has also won the Player of the Series award 11 times in Tests, equaling Muralitharan’s record. He was part of India’s triumphant squads in the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy, though an ICC trophy eluded him in later years.
Future in IPL
Though Ashwin has retired from international cricket, he will continue to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is set to represent the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), further adding to his cricketing journey.
With an illustrious career behind him, Ashwin leaves as one of India’s greatest cricketers, remembered for his skills, consistency, and impact on the game.
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