'I wanted you 619…', this great bowler was heartbroken by Ashwin's decision, but he was full of praises like this

Cricket News Desk. The cricket world was shocked when veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin suddenly bid farewell to international cricket immediately after the third Test match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia in Brisbane. Not only the fans were surprised by this decision of Ashwin, but also the great cricketers from all over the world were surprised. Anil Kumble was also included in this list, who was surprised to know the news of Ashwin's retirement. Kumble wanted Ashwin to break his record of taking most Test wickets in Indian cricket. Kumble certainly looked disappointed, but the great bowler respected Ashwin's decision and praised him profusely.

India's second most successful bowler

Ashwin took 537 wickets at an average of 24 in 106 Test matches in his 14-year international career. He was India's second highest wicket taker after the great leg spinner Anil Kumble. He also scored 6 Test centuries and 14 half-centuries with the bat. Kumble was disappointed with Ashwin's decision, as he wanted the off-spinner to break his record of taking most wickets in Indian cricket.

What did Kumble say?

Kumble said in a video shared by ESPN Cricinfo, 'Congratulations to Ash for a wonderful career. You have been a champion bowler for India, a champion all-rounder for India. You will definitely be missed. It's not easy to expect that you've done the same thing right throughout your career. You have been a match winner for India and Team India will definitely remember you.

'I want to go beyond 619 wickets…'

Kumble further said, 'I am a little disappointed that today you have ended your international career. I wanted to see you go beyond 619 (Kumble's record for most Test wickets in Indian cricket), but you have your own reasons behind this decision. Kumble also wished Ashwin all the best for his future. He said, 'All the best to you for the second chapter and I am sure it will be as amazing as the first chapter.' So, Ash, once again all the best and congratulations for your wonderful career in India. I love you very much. See you again soon.

Ashwin's achievements

His last international match was a day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide, where he took 1 for 53 in 18 overs and scored 29 runs with the bat. India lost this match by 10 wickets. Ashwin also played 116 ODI matches for India, taking 156 wickets, and was a member of the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy-winning teams. Ashwin has also played 65 T-20 matches and taken 72 wickets.

The magic of Ashwin's spin is not only in red ball cricket, but he has also performed brilliantly in the white ball format. He has taken 156 wickets in 116 ODI matches and 72 wickets in 65 T20 International matches. A key member of India's 2011 World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy-winning teams, Ashwin's versatility and cricketing understanding made him stand out.