India’s Ravichandran Ashwin. File
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India’s ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday (December 18, 2024) after the end of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane.
The announcement was made during the post-match press conference after the Gabba Test.
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“This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats in the international level,” the 38-year-old told reporters at the Gabba ground.
He said, “I do feel there’s a bit of punch left in me as a cricketer, but I would like to … showcase that in club level cricket.”
The spin-master ends his Test career with 537 wickets at an average of 24 in 206 Test matches, the second-highest wicket-taker from India.
The BCCI in a post on X (formerly Twitter) thanked the all-rounder and said, “A name synonymous with mastery, wizardry, brilliance, and innovation. The ace spinner and Team India’s invaluable all-rounder announces his retirement from international cricket.”
Published – December 18, 2024 11:31 am IST
