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Ravichandran Ashwin Retires from International Cricket After 3rd Test Against Australia, Ending 14-Year Career with 537 Wickets

Dec 18, 2024, 09:21 AM

Ravichandran Ashwin, the esteemed Indian off-spinner, has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket following the conclusion of the third Test match against Australia, which ended in a draw at The Gabba in Brisbane. Ashwin, who has had a remarkable 14-year career, retires as India's second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket with 537 wickets across 106 matches. He also accumulated 3,503 runs, including six centuries, during his international tenure. His decision to retire comes midway through India's ongoing tour of Australia, and he expressed a desire to leave the game on his own terms. Ashwin's contributions to Indian cricket have been significant, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest spinners in the sport's history.