After Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement, Indian national cricket team captain Rohit Sharma conveyed a heartfelt message to the off-spinner. Calling him the doyen of Indian cricket, he said the legend of the game will be missed by the Indian team.

At the end of an era, Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket. This comes after the Test between the Australian national cricket team and the Indian national cricket team at the Gabba, Brisbane.

Ravichandran Ashwin and Rohit Sharma attended the press conference and announced their decision to retire

Ashwin, who attended a press conference with Rohit Sharma before taking the decision to retire, said it was an exciting time for him but he announced his retirement from international cricket. He also claimed that he still had some cricket balls left but that he would use it at a cricket club.

There is no doubt that Ashwin will go down in history as one of the best cricketers to represent the Indian national cricket team. With the impact he made on the game, especially in red-ball cricket, he will become a legend of the game.

Ravichandran Ashwin ends his career as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests

Ashwin came as a surprise when he announced his retirement midway through the series. He played in the Adelaide Test but was replaced by Ravindra Jadeja in the Gabba Test. However, after the match, he shocked the entire cricketing world.

Ravichandran Ashwin ended his career with 537 wickets in 106 games, becoming India’s second-highest Test wicket-taker after Ashwin Anil Kumble (619 wickets). His presence will undoubtedly leave a huge void in the Indian team.

We have played together for so many years and created so many memories that I will always cherish – Rohit Sharma on Ravichandran Ashwin

As Ashwin ends his career, Indian national cricket team captain Rohit Sharma came up with this heartwarming post for the spinner. He spoke of the time the two spent together and said he would always cherish all the memories.

Rohit Sharma says Ravichandran Ashwin has left a lasting impact and inspired many upcoming young bowlers who will come up with classics Ashwin moves. While calling the off-spin legend, the skipper wished him all the best. He elaborated:

“We played together for so many years and created so many memories that I will cherish forever. From the very first game you were a match winner and left a lasting impression on all the young bowlers. I’m sure We will have a lot of upcoming young bowlers with classic Ashwin action.

“You are a true doyen and legend of Indian cricket and world cricket and you will be missed by this team. I wish you and your lovely family all the best for the future.”

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