The Lion of Cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin – Announced Retirement from All Formats of Cricket
Ashwin made this decision after arriving in Australia. While he played in the Adelaide Day-Night Test, he was not selected for the Tests in Perth and Brisbane. After the third Test match ended in a draw in Brisbane, Ashwin said during a joint press conference with Captain Rohit Sharma, “I won’t take much of your time. This is my last day as a cricketer for the Indian team.”
Indian cricket’s legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. Ashwin declared that he would retire from all three formats of the cricket but would continue playing in the IPL.
Ashwin’s Retirement Announcement
Ashwin made this decision after arriving in Australia. While he played in the Adelaide Day-Night Test, he was not selected for the Tests in Perth and Brisbane. After the third Test match ended in a draw in Brisbane, Ashwin said during a joint press conference with Captain Rohit Sharma,
“I won’t take much of your time. This is my last day as a cricketer for the Indian team.”
Rohit Sharma Hails Ashwin’s Remarkable Legacy
Rohit Sharma- in the press conference Praised Ashwin, calling him a
“True match-winner, a player the Indian team had never seen before”
Ashwin’s Record in Tests, ODIs, and T20s –
Here is a table of Ravichandran Ashwin’s cricket career –
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ravichandran Ashwin |
| Role | Bowler, All-rounder |
| Debut (Test) | November 2011 (against West Indies in Delhi) |
| Total Test Matches | 106 |
| Total Test Wickets | 537 |
| Five-Wicket Hauls (Test) | 37 times |
| Ten-Wicket Matches (Test) | 8 times |
| Best Bowling Performance (Test) | 7/59 (in an innings) |
| Best Match Figures (Test) | 13/140 |
| Total Runs in Test Matches | 3503 |
| Centuries in Test Matches | 6 |
| Total ODIs Played | 110 |
| Total ODI Wickets | 156 |
| Total T20s Played | 65 |
| Total T20 Wickets | 72 |
| ODI Runs | 707 (from 116 matches, 65 innings) |
| Fastest to 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500 Wickets in Test | Yes, holds the record for India |
| Notable Contribution | One of the greatest bowlers in cricket history |
Some Questions about R Ashwin –
Who is the R Ashwin?
Ravichandran Ashwin is the best Spin bowler in Test Cricket for Indian cricket team.
Who is the highest wicket taker in Test cricket history ?
Muttiah Murlitharan (Sri lankan player). R Ashwin ranks Seventh(7th) with 537 wickets.
Who is india’s highest wicket taker ?
A Kumble (619), R Ashwin (537).
When retire R Ashwin?
19 December 2024
