When India's veteran spinner R Ashwin announced his retirement, both fans and cricket pundits were shocked. All this happened after the third Test between India and Australia ended in a draw and immediately after the game, Ashwin came out to attend the press conference and announced his retirement.
Many current and former cricketers, including Virat Kohli, took to social media to wish Ashwin for his illustrious career. Ashwin and Kohli have played a lot of cricket together and the pair has won many matches for the Indian team.
Virat Kohli wrote on , when you played together. I have enjoyed every moment of the journey with you, your skill and match-winning contribution to Indian cricket is unmatched and you will always be remembered as a legend of Indian cricket. Best wishes for your family and whatever comes your way in life. Much respect and much love to you and those close to you. Thanks for everything buddy.” Ashwin gave a heart-touching reply in which he said, “Thank you friend! As I told you, I will come with you to bat at the MCG”.
Ashwin had a long talk with Kohli, after which Kohli hugged the off-spinner with head coach Gautam Gambhir sitting behind him. All this happened on the last day of the third Test between India and Australia, when the players were waiting for the weather to clear after the tea break. Ashwin participated in a total of 106 test matches and took 537 wickets. He also scored 3503 runs with the help of 6 centuries and 14 half-centuries.
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