My last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats at the international level,” said Ravi Ashwin at the press conference, which left many of his fans in tears. The sudden moment came as Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket after serving the Indian team for 14 years. His retirement announcement came suddenly, reminding many cricket fans of what MS Dhoni and a few other Indian players did in the past. To celebrate Ashwin’s fabulous career, Indian cricket fans were seen celebrating his achievements. In a recently released video by the BCCI, Ashwin was seen giving an emotional speech, having a heartfelt conversation with his mates, and also giving a pep talk to youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal.
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There is no question how big this superstar is. This senior player, as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket with 537 wickets in 106 matches, leaves behind a remarkable legacy, trailing only by just Anil Kumble. Throughout his career, Ashwin has also represented India in 181 white-ball games, having 228 wickets across 116 One-Day Internationals and 65 T20Is. He has been an integral part of India’s bowling lineup. His retirement, while expected by many, still came as a surprise to some but highlights how he made way for younger players to step up.
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