Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stunned the cricket world by suddenly announcing his retirement from international cricket after the third Test against Australia ended in a draw on Day 5 at the Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday (December 18).
As the umpire announced the draw after the persistent rain in Brisbane, Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. Reflecting on his journey, Ashwin shared that he enjoyed his time in the game.
Ravichandran Ashwin bids farewell to International Cricket after the Gabba Test
The legendary off-spinner has also emphasized the unique camaraderie and experiences shared with his teammates as part of the last group of original stalwarts in the Indian dressing room.
Ravichandran Ashwin said at the press conference, “This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer. I had a lot of fun; we were the last bunch of OGs in the dressing room.
Ravichandran Ashwin announces his retirement from all forms of international cricket.
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— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 18, 2024
To be continued…