Ravichandran Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket. Cricket News – Newz9

India’s ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin introduced his retirement from international cricket with fast impact on the final day of the third Test in opposition to Australia in Brisbane,
After the rain-hit match resulted in a draw, Ashwin accompanied his skipper, Rohit Sharma, to the press convention the place he broke the information about his retirement.
“I won’t take too much of your time. Today will be the last day for me as an India cricketer,” Ashwin mentioned and left quickly after making the announcement. He did not take any questions from the media.

“He was very, very sure of his decision. We should stand by what he wants,” mentioned Rohit after Ashwin left the stage.
Ashwin concluded his exceptional 14-12 months international profession, securing his place as India’s second most profitable Test bowler with 537 wickets in 106 matches. The 38-12 months-previous spinner achieved 37 5-wicket hauls in Tests.
Ashwin additionally made a reputation for himself as Test allrounder, with six centuries to his identify within the purple-ball internationals. He additionally loved being the highest-ranked Test allrounder within the ICC rankings.
In white-ball cricket, Ashwin performed 116 ODIs, taking 156 wickets. In 65 T20Is, he claimed 72 wickets.
Ashwin’s departure coincides with the height efficiency of India’s spin bowling quartet in Test cricket, significantly within the World Test Championship throughout three cycles.
He achieved the excellence of being the primary bowler to achieve 100 WTC wickets and at present leads the wicket-taking charts with 195 dismissals in 41 matches, with Australian spinner Nathan Lyon following intently at 190 wickets.

Following his latest acquisition by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 9.75 crore on the IPL 2025 mega public sale in November, Ashwin will proceed to play in franchise cricket.
In the closing levels of the Gabba Test on Wednesday, Virat Kohli was seen sitting with Ashwin within the dressing room having a heat chat. He additionally hugged Ashwin and put an arm round him, sparking speculations of the off-spinner’s retirement, which he confirmed later on the press convention sitting beside captain Rohit.
The 38-12 months-previous performed the day-night time Test in Adelaide and picked up one wicket.