Star Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, renowned for his exceptional performances against Australia, has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 38-year-old cricketer from Chennai, who holds the record for the most Test wickets for India against Australia, made the surprising decision public during a post-match press conference in Brisbane on Wednesday.
Ravichandran Ashwin, with 537 wickets in 106 Tests, played his final match in the second Test of the ongoing series against Australia. His announcement shocked cricket fans and experts alike.
According to a report by PTI, Ashwin was reportedly reluctant to travel for the five-match Test series in Australia without a confirmed place in the playing XI. The decision to retire came after India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, excluded him from two of the three matches played so far in the series.
R Ashwin’s retirement ends a stellar career that included numerous match-winning performances, making him one of India’s most celebrated cricketers.
