Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket on Wednesday (18th December). His decision came after the third Test between the Australia National Cricket Team and the India National Cricket Team ended in a draw at the Gabba in Brisbane.
Ashwin, who has been a legend of the game, will go down as one of the best players in the world of cricket. The kind of impact that he made in international cricket, both with bat and ball, has been something that not many would be able to replicate.
Ashwin shared an emotional moment as, on his way back, Nathan Lyon hugged him while Pat Cummins presented him with the signed jersey of the Australian team. The off-spinner then hugged Indian players and also cut the retirement cake in the dressing room.
I am leaving behind some of my teammates who I have been playing with dearly, and every passing year in the last 4 years - Ravichandran Ashwin
"I don't know how to go about this, honestly; I mean, it's easier to speak in the team huddle, but yeah, even though I am not exhibiting it, it is truly a very emotional moment for me. It feels like, just now, in 2011-12, I toured here, my first Australian tour. I saw everybody transition, Rahul bhai left, Sachin bhaji left, but trust me, guys, everybody's time comes, and today was truly my time.
If at all you guys need anything, I am just a call away - Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin also said that although he will be flying back home, he will be backing the team to win. He said that the cricket in him would never die and added that he would be a call away if the team needs anything. He concluded by expressing his gratitude towards Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Gautam Gambhir. He added:
"So I will be looking forward to each one of your performances and all the very best. If at all you guys need anything, I am just a call away. Thank you so much once again. Thanks, Rohit, thanks, Virat, thanks, Gautam bhai. So happy to be here. Thank you guys."
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