Ravichandran Ashwin recently announced his retirement from international cricket, concluding a remarkable career that spanned over 13 years. His retirement came after the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, where he finished with an impressive tally of 537 Test wickets, making him India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests, only behind Anil Kumble’s 619 wicket.
On the day of his retirement, Ashwin received heartfelt calls from cricketing legends Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev. He described this moment as a “heart attack” experience, expressing gratitude for their support during such a significant time in his life. Ashwin shared a screenshot of his call log on social media, highlighting these communications and reflecting on how surreal it felt to have such esteemed figures reach out to him on the last day of his international career.
After announcing his retirement, Ashwin returned to Chennai, where he was warmly welcomed by family and friends. He expressed zero regrets about his decision and indicated that while he may be stepping away from international cricket, he intends to continue playing for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. Ashwin’s legacy includes not only his wicket-taking prowess but also significant contributions to India’s victories in major tournaments like the 2011 World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy.
