If some one told me 25 years ago that I would have a smart phone with me and the call log on the last day of my career as an Indian cricketer would look like this☺️☺️, I would have had a heart attack then only. Thanks @sachin_rt and @therealkapildev paaji???????? #blessed pic.twitter.com/RkgMUWzhtt
— Ashwin ???????? (@ashwinravi99) December 20, 2024
Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday after the Brisbane Test between India and Australia ended in a Draw.
The 38-year-old finished his international career with 765 wickets and as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests (537) behind Anil Kumble.
In the limited-overs format, being part of the 2011 World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy-winning teams would count among the major highlights of his 14-year career.
Ashwin played 116 ODIs for India, claiming 156 wickets, while his 65 T20 International outings yielded 72 scalps. His career began in 2010 in the one-day format before he made his Test debut a year later
The off-spinner, who was part of the Indian squad for the Test series against Australia, returned to India on Thursday.
