R Ashwin Retirement: India’s spin-wizard Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from International cricket. This sudden call was made on Wednesday after the conclusion of the 3rd Test at the Gabba, ending his prolific 14-year career in the sport.
Tributes came from all over the cricketing world once he announced his retirement. Apart from the cricketing world, fans and even celebrities acknowledged the off-spinner’s legacy. Among them was Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, wife of cricketer Virat Kohli, who shared a heartfelt tribute. She posted a touching video from Ashwin’s retirement announcement press conference with the caption “A Lasting Legacy.”
Anushka Sharma's Instagram story for Ravichandran Ashwin. ❤️#RavichandranAshwin #RaviAshwin #anushkasharma #Cricket pic.twitter.com/xkraZCmNRQ
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Ashwin’s Exceptional Career
Ravichandran Ashwin’s career has been nothing short of legendary. His statistics speak volumes about his contribution to Indian cricket:
| Format | Matches Played | Wickets Taken | Centuries Scored |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 113 | 537 | 6 |
| ODI | 116 | 156 | – |
| T20I | 65 | 72 | – |
With 537 Test wickets, Ashwin is India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, just behind the legendary Anil Kumble, who claimed 619 wickets.
Ashwin’s Achievements In White-Ball Cricket
| Format | Matches Played | Wickets Taken |
|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 116 | 156 |
| T20Is | 65 | 72 |
WTC Record-Breaker
Ashwin is also the highest wicket-taker in the WTC history with 195 wickets in 41 matches, ahead of Australia’s Nathan Lyon.
| Player | Matches Played | Wickets Taken |
|---|---|---|
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 41 | 195 |
| Nathan Lyon | N/A | 190 |
