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A name synonymous with mastery, wizardry, brilliance, and innovation ????????The ace spinner and #TeamIndia‘s invaluable all-rounder announces his retirement from international cricket.
Congratulations on a legendary career, @ashwinravi99 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/swSwcP3QXA
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 18, 2024
Ashwin took 537 wickets in his glorious Test career spanning across 105 matches. Across all three formats, the spinner took 765 scalps and represented India in 287 international matches.
Gabba Test rundown
The rain-interrupted third Test between India and Australia ended in a draw here on Wednesday, leaving the series tied 1-1 going into the penultimate Test in Melbourne.
India were eight for no loss with Yashasvi Jaiswal (4) and KL Rahul (4) at the crease in their chase of 275 when bad light and rain forced an early tea.
Australia made a spirited declaration at 89 for seven in their second innings with more than one session to go.
India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah led the show with 3/18 in his six overs, aided well by Mohammed Siraj (2/35 in 7 overs) and Akash Deep (2/28).
The surprise move from skipper Pat Cummins came after the 18th over when they declared the innings as a two-way result seemed realistic with more than 50 overs possible in the final session.
The third Test had multiple rain interruption across the five days.
Earlier, India were all out for 260 in response to Australia’s 445.
Resuming the day at 252 for nine, India added eight runs in 24 balls.
Australia gained a 185-run first innings lead after Akash Deep was stumped off Travis Head’s bowling in the 79th over.
(With PTI inputs)
First Published: Dec 18, 2024 11:22 AM IST
