Ravichandran Ashwin Announces Retirement from International Cricket

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, 18th December. With 537 Test wickets and a total of 765 wickets across all formats, Ashwin leaves behind an extraordinary legacy. Ashwin has been a key figure in India’s bowling attack for over a decade. Known for his match-winning performances, including his record-breaking feats in home and away conditions, Ashwin’s retirement marks the end of an illustrious career, solidifying his place among India’s all-time greats. Let’s take a moment to reflect on his remarkable journey in the blue jersey. So Let’s take a look at Ashwin Announces Retirement from International Cricket.

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Ashwin’s Early Career

Ashwin made an instant impact in his early Test career for team India, claiming nine five-wicket hauls in his first 16 matches. His impressive consistent performances led him to set records as the fastest to 300 Test wickets and the second-fastest to 400, behind the Sri Lankan legend Muthiah Muralitharan.

Ashwin’s peak arrived during the 2016-17 home season, where he played a major role in India’s dominant performances against the big three. He claimed 27 wickets against New Zealand, 28 against England, and 21 against Australia, solidifying his reputation as one of the world’s premier spinners. His brilliant performances during this period secured his place among India’s all-time greats.

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Ashwin altough featuring in only one of the first three Tests of the ongoing series in Australia, where he took 1 for 53 in the day-night match in Adelaide. A member of India’s 2011 World Cup-winning squad, he had limited opportunities during the tournament but made a significant impact in the 2015 World Cup, taking 13 wickets in eight matches and playing a key role in India’s semifinal run.

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In T20 internationals, his standout performance came in the 2014 World Cup, where he took 4 for 11 against Australia and finished with 11 wickets, despite India losing in the final. Ashwin’s career is marked by 537 Test wickets at an average of 24, making him the second-highest wicket-taker among Indian spinners. Meanwhile, he will continue to play in the IPL for the Chennai Super Kings, marking his homecoming.