Ravichandran Ashwin, Veteran Cricketer has announced his retirement from the international cricket after the fourth Test at Brisbane ended in a draw. With this, he retires as India’s second-most successful bowler with 537 wickets in 106 games.
Ashwin has won India several games and just before the Test ended in a draw, Ashwin could be seen emotional inside the dressing-room hugging Virat Kohli. Reports of Ashwin retiring had started even before the first Test was played at Perth.
Ashwin was not part of the first Test but was slotted in the XI at Adelaide where he picked up a solitary wicket. After the game was over, Ashwin spoke to the media and made the announcement. Reports suggest that Ashwin had made it clear to his teammates about this call even before the series started.
Ashwin played an integral part in India’s ascent to the top and eventual domination in Test cricket between 2014 and 2019. For years, the veteran led India’s spin attack and provided stability, balance and solidity to the lineup. Ashwin retiring is surely an end of an era in Indian cricket. He will of course continue to be a part of the IPL. The series is currently locked at 1-1. India won the opening Test at Perth and then Australia bounced back with a win at Adelaide. Now, all eyes on MCG, where the Boxing Day Test would be played.
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