It’s tough to outsmart Ravichandran Ashwin, both on the cricket field and with words. Recently, Virat Kohli shared how Ashwin’s retirement made him emotional, thinking about their 14 years of playing together for India. Kohli wrote a heartfelt message, saying, “I’ve enjoyed every bit of my journey with you, Ash. Your skills and contributions to Indian cricket are unmatched. You will always be remembered as a legend. I wish you all the best in life!” Kohli concluded this touching note with love and gratitude.
In response, Ashwin thanked Kohli, saying, “I’ll be walking out to bat with you at the MCG.” Ashwin is now back in Chennai, promising to support Kohli during the Boxing Day Test against Australia, starting on December 26.
The emotional moment between Kohli and Ashwin sparked retirement rumors. During a rain break on Day 5 of the third Test, they were seen hugging and chatting in the dressing room. Ashwin later announced his retirement, visibly emotional, alongside captain Rohit Sharma.
Ashwin reflected on his career, stating, “I don’t want to talk only about myself. I had a lot of fun. I made many memories with Rohit and my teammates, even as we’ve lost some over the years.” He proudly mentioned that they are the last of the “originals.”
In red-ball cricket, Ashwin played 106 Tests, took 537 wickets (including 37 five-wicket hauls), and scored 3,503 runs. His contributions to Indian cricket go beyond just impressive statistics, making him one of India’s all-time greats.
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