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This moment between Virat Kohli (left) and Ravichandran Ashwin was seen during the match today.
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket on Wednesday. 38-year-old Ashwin is the second highest wicket taker for India.
As soon as he took retirement, reactions started coming on social media. Former Indian captain Virat Kohli wrote an emotional post. At the same time, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir wrote, will miss you brother. Further social media reactions of cricketers and celebrities on Ashwin’s retirement…
All the memories of playing with you came to the fore – Kohli Virat Kohli posted on social media platform
All the memories of playing with you came to the fore. I have enjoyed every moment of the journey with you. You will always be remembered as a legend of Indian cricket. Much respect and much love to you and those close to you. Thanks for everything friend.
Gambhir wishes good luck for future on X Gambhir posted on X and wished him all the best for his future. He wrote, ‘The privilege of watching you grow from a young bowler to a legend of modern cricket is something I will never forget. I know that the bowlers of the coming generations will say that I became a bowler because of Ashwin! Will miss you brother!’
I am proud to play with you – Dinesh Karthik Dinesh Karthik wrote, ‘Well done for a wonderful career. I’m proud to play with you. You are definitely the greatest player to have played for Tamil Nadu.
Hope to meet you often now- Harbhajan Harbhajan Singh wrote about Ashwin on social media, ‘Congratulations to Ashwin for a wonderful cricket career. Your ambition as a Test cricketer was commendable. Congratulations on being the flag bearer of Indian spin for more than a decade. Very proud of your achievements and hope to see you more often.
Well plaid ash- Yuvraj Singh Yuvraj Singh wrote, ‘Well played ash and congratulations for a wonderful journey! From trapping the best players in the world to standing firm in tough situations, you have been a great player for the team. Welcome to the other side.
Thank you Ravi Ashwin- Ian Bishop Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop has also wished Ashwin all the best. He wrote, ‘Thank you Ravi Ashwin. Glad you came and have been part of the international game with such excellence for so long. You taught, educated and entertained.
Congratulations on a wonderful career – Ravi Shastri Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri wrote, Hey Ash, congratulations on a wonderful career, old boy. You were an invaluable asset during my tenure as coach and greatly enriched the game with your skills and craft. god bless you.
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Also read this news of Ashwin’s retirement…
Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket: Took 765 wickets in 287 matches
Ravichandran Ashwin has retired from international cricket. He played 287 matches including all three formats and took 765 wickets. Ashwin is India’s second highest wicket taker bowler. Ahead of him is only Anil Kumble, who has taken 953 wickets. Ashwin announced his retirement as soon as the Gaba test was over. BCCI also tweeted about his retirement. Read the full news…