 "This veteran cricketer, who is expert in taking wickets, has announced his retirement, these players are emotional…")
Veteran cricketer R Ashwin (Ravichandran Ashwin) became emotional while announcing his retirement from international cricket. Ashwin (Ravichandran Ashwin) said that taking this decision was not an easy task for him but he is making room for youngsters. Ashwin thanked his coach, captain and teammates and said goodbye to international cricket. Ashwin said that this was my last tour of Australia with my teammates where I had a lot of fun with the players in the dressing room. Ashwin announced retirement like Dhoni. The third Test of the series between India and Australia was a draw.
MS Dhoni announced his retirement after the third Test match on the Australia tour in 2014. Like Dhoni, R Ashwin (Ravichandran Ashwin) bid farewell to his international cricket on the tour of Australia by playing the third Test of the series after 10 years. Ashwin is the fastest Indian to take 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450 and 500 wickets in Tests.
Ashwin (Ravichandran Ashwin) arrived at the press conference with Rohit. He said, ‘I had a lot of fun in the dressing room with the teammates of Team India. I wish all my colleagues all the best for the future. I want to thank BCCI, coaches, support staff and teammates. I would especially like to thank Rohit, Pujara, Rahane and Kohli, who took many excellent catches off my balls.
Ashwin (Ravichandran Ashwin) has taken 537 wickets for India after Anil Kumble (619 wickets). They will continue to play club cricket. Ashwin said in a joint press conference with captain Rohit Sharma after the third Test draw in Brisbane, ‘I will not take much of your time. This is my last day as a cricketer of the Indian team.’ The 38-year-old Ashwin took one wicket while playing the pink ball Test in Adelaide. After Ashwin’s departure, Rohit said, ‘He is very confident about his decision. We should respect their wishes.