India’s Ravichandran Ashwin pictured throughout third Take a look at in opposition to England on the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot, India on February 16, 2024. — Reuters
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin introduced his retirement from worldwide cricket in all codecs after the third take a look at in opposition to Australia completed in a attract Brisbane on Wednesday.
“This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats at the international level,” the 38-year-old instructed reporters on the Gabba.
The correct-arm off-spinner retires with 537 wickets from 106 exams, which is the second highest by an Indian bowler behind Anil Kumble’s 619.
Ashwin was not chosen for the series-opener in Perth however returned to the aspect for the day-night second take a look at in Adelaide, the place he took one wicket.
That match would show to be his last take a look at after he was not noted of the aspect for Brisbane.
Talking to the media, he mentioned: “I do feel there’s a bit of punch left in me as a cricketer, but I would like to […] showcase that in club level cricket”.
“I had a lot of fun. I must say, I created a lot of memories alongside Rohit [Sharma] and several of my other teammates,” he added with the India captain by his aspect.
Ashwin has additionally performed 116 ODIs and 65 T20 Internationals, ending with 765 wickets throughout codecs.
A confirmed match-winner on India’s turning tracks, he additionally turned a good take a look at all-rounder, hitting six a whole lot within the format.
