Ashwin Retires: Tributes Pour In for a Cricket Legend

Ravichandran Ashwin, an all-time cricket great, announced his retirement from international cricket at 38. Revered for his strategic prowess, he earned heartfelt tributes from legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. With 537 Test wickets, Ashwin's career, marked by constant reinvention, leaves a lasting legacy in Indian cricket.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 18-12-2024 16:04 IST | Created: 18-12-2024 16:04 IST
Ashwin Retires: Tributes Pour In for a Cricket Legend
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Indian cricket stalwart Ravichandran Ashwin has officially retired from international cricket at the age of 38, concluding a remarkable career that saw him become the second-highest wicket-taker for India in Test matches, with 537 wickets.

The announcement, made after the third Test between India and Australia ended in a draw, has sparked a wave of tributes from cricket icons such as Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Anil Kumble, all celebrating Ashwin's strategic mastery and ability to adapt over the years.

Ashwin's illustrious journey has been acknowledged as transformative for Indian cricket, with his unique bowling variations and keen cricketing mind setting a high bar for future generations of cricketers.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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