Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket and concluded an impressive career. Ashwin retires as India’s second-highest Test wicket-taker with 537 wickets and over 3500 runs. Ashwin is known for his all-round brilliance. He holds 11 Player-of-the-Series awards and matched Muttiah Muralitharan’s record.
Ravichandran Ashwin Bids Farewell To International Cricket
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has officially announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. The decision came after the conclusion of the Third Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane. 38 years old, R. Ashwin leaves behind an extraordinary legacy as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket with 537 wickets from 106 matches. He was just behind Anil Kumble’s 619 wickets.
R. Ashwin Announced Retirement
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Ashwin’s impact is beyond his bowling prowess. He has contributed significantly with the bat also. He has scored 3503 Test runs, including six centuries and 14 half-centuries. This achievement has made him one of only 11 all-rounders in the history of Test cricket to cross the mark of 3000 runs and 300 wickets.
India’s Bowling Icon
Ravichandran Ashwin’s career is defined by his consistency, skills and adaptability. He is known for his tactical brilliance and variations. Ashwin has become a match-winner in home conditions and remained a dependable bowler in overseas tours.His ability to take toll of the batters with his sharp off-spin and his carrom ball brought him at the peak of his career.
Ashwin has dominated Test cricket in India, especially during the last decade. He has been playing a pivotal role in several historic wins. He is awarded with 11 Player-of-the-Series awards shared only with Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan. He further highlighted his influence in the longest format of the game. Ashwin’s performance on overseas tours sometimes faced difficulties but his contribution including crucial spells in Australia and England has strengthened India’s Test dominance.
Contributions Beyond Bowling
Ashwin’s batting prowess has been a significant asset to the Indian team. He has scored 3503 Test runs and a batting average of 27.41. Ashwin often stabilises India’s Innings in challenging situations.He has scored 6 centuries and 14 fifties in his international career.
Ashwin’s role as a dependable lower-order batter has helped India to secure crucial partnerships over the years. His dual contributions with both bat and ball has glorified him as one of the elite all-rounders in cricket history.
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