Ravichandran Ashwin got a warm welcome with the band after returning to Chennai, video surfaced

By News Update On Dec 19, 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin Returns to Chennai: The third match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia was played in Brisbane, which ended in a draw due to repeated rain interruptions. In the press conference held after this match, Ravichandran Ashwin surprised everyone by announcing his retirement from international cricket. Within hours of announcing his retirement, Ashwin returned to Chennai. After reaching home, Ashwin was given a warm welcome with the band and music.

Fans were excited to see Ashwin at the airport

There was a huge craze among the people regarding Ashwin at Chennai airport. The fans started making noise as soon as they saw Ashwin. There was also a competition among them to take a selfie with the legendary spinner. After this, when Ashwin reached his home by car, he got a big surprise.

Actually, special arrangements were made by his family members and friends to welcome Ashwin. As soon as Ashwin reaches home in his car, the sound of the band starts being heard loudly. Ashwin himself is a little surprised to see himself welcomed in this way. During this time, Ashwin's family members also appeared a little emotional. Ashwin was seen wearing a necklace made of flowers around his neck, after which he was also seen giving autographs to some fans.

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#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: People extend a warm welcome to cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin as he arrives at his residence in Chennai, a day after announcing his retirement from International Cricket. pic.twitter.com/rUt5BFX3rA
— ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2024

Ashwin is counted among the most successful bowlers of India. He stood seventh in terms of taking most wickets in the Test format. Ashwin has taken the most wickets for India in this format after Anil Kumble. Along with the ball, Ashwin also played some excellent innings with the bat when he got the chance. He scored 3503 runs with the help of 6 centuries and 14 half-centuries.

Ashwin played 116 matches in his ODI career and took 156 wickets at an average of 33.20. Scored 707 runs in batting, which included one fifty. At the same time, he took 72 wickets in his name in T20 International.