Ashwin’s Dramatic Exit: Meets Kohli, Announces Retirement, India’s 2nd Top Bowler
Team India’s star all-rounder, Ravichandran Ashwin, has announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket. After a match, he appeared at a press conference with Rohit Sharma, where he made the announcement. Ashwin said, “I am retiring from all formats of cricket. Today was my last day with the Indian team.”
Retirement Announcement After Series Tied at 1-1
Ashwin announced his retirement following his performance in the second Test in Adelaide, where the series ended in a 1-1 draw. On the fifth day, during the tea break, Ashwin was seen having a long chat in the dressing room with senior batter and former Indian captain Virat Kohli. Cricket legends like Kohli, Harbhajan Singh, and Yuvraj Singh shared emotional posts about Ashwin’s retirement.
Indian Captain Rohit Sharma’s Statement
During the press conference, Indian captain Rohit Sharma said, “When I came to Perth, Ashwin informed me about his retirement. When a player makes a decision, it should be respected. Ashwin will return to India tomorrow.”
537 Test Wickets in 106 Matches
In his Test career, Ashwin took 537 wickets in 106 matches, including 37 five-wicket hauls and eight instances of 10 wickets in a match. He also claimed 156 wickets in ODIs and 72 wickets in T20s.
Ashwin’s Contributions as a Batter
As a batter, Ashwin scored 3,503 runs in Test cricket, including six centuries. In first-class cricket, he recorded a total of eight centuries.
Most Five-Wicket Hauls by an Indian Bowler
Ashwin holds the record for the most five-wicket hauls by an Indian bowler in Tests, achieving this feat 37 times. Anil Kumble follows with 35 five-wicket hauls in Tests. The overall record for the most five-wicket hauls in Tests belongs to Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan, who achieved it 67 times. Ashwin is tied for second place with Shane Warne.
Most Wickets Against England
During his career, Ashwin took the most wickets against England. Across all formats, he played 53 matches against England and claimed 150 wickets. Australia is the next opponent on the list, with Ashwin taking 146 wickets in 50 matches.
Most Overseas Wickets in Australia
Ashwin has taken the most overseas wickets in Australia. Across all formats, he played 38 matches on Australian soil and claimed 71 wickets. Additionally, he took 49 wickets in 16 matches in Sri Lanka. In India, Ashwin played 131 matches and took 475 wickets.
