Ashwin's retirement not only took the cricketing world by surprise but also India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Recently, PM Modi expressed his gratitude and congratulated Ashwin on a glittering career that spanned 14 years.
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“The announcement of your retirement from international cricket surprised fans in India and across the world. At a time when everyone was looking forward to many more off-breaks, you bowled a carrom ball that bowled everyone," Narendra Modi wrote.
Narendra Modi speaks on Ravichandran Ashwin's records
PM Modi further remembered the various records created by Ashwin during his career. He also spoke about the offspinner's impact in his debut Test and also during India's ODI World Cup-win in 2011.
"As a young prospect, you took a five-wicket haul on Test debut and went on to be a part of the ODI World Cup-winning squad in 2011. By the time you bowled the team to victory in the last over of the Champions Trophy in 2013, you had become a key member of the team."
PM Modi further spoke about Ashwin's famous leave during the T20 World Cup 2022 that won India a thriller against Pakistan. He also remembered Ashwin's commitment even during adverse situations in his life.
"The way you left the ball before it, allowing it on its way to becoming a wide ball, showed your presence of mind. Even during moments of adversity, your sincerity and commitment came to the fore."
In a tense situation during the match against Pakistan when India needed two runs off the last ball, Ashwin left a ball from Mohammad Nawaz for a wide down the leg side. The veteran then smashed a four over mid-off to win the match for his team.
PM Narendra Modi on Ravichandran Ashwin's great cricketing mind
“As one observes your career, your flexibility and adaptability stand out. The way you tailored your approach to suit various formats of the game was an asset to the team. I wonder if your education as an engineer helped you in the meticulous and detail-orientated approach that you are famous for."
Narendra Modi congratulates Ravichandran Ashwin's family
The Prime Minister finally congratulated Ravichandran Ashwin's family for his outstanding career and saluted their sacrifices over the years. He hopes to see them soon and know them closely in the future.
"I hope that you get to spend more time with them, something that you would have looked forward to all these years. May you find ways to continue contributing to the game that you dearly love. Once again, heartiest congratulations on an illustrious career and best wishes for the future,” PM Modi concluded.
Alongside picking up loads of wickets, Ashwin also contributed 3503 runs in Tests at an average of 25.75. He scored six hundreds in Test cricket and his batting contributions down the order mostly came when India needed them.
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