New Delhi: Legendary Indian player Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on December 18, 2024. Wednesday marked the fifth and final day of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane. Bad weather and rain spoiled almost the entire game and the match finally ended in a draw, leaving the 5-match series equally poised at 1-1.
Ashwin’s decision to retire was a shock for all the cricket fans as there were absolutely no rumours about the legendary all-rounder bidding adieu to cricket. While the result ended in favour of Team India, as they would have been caught up in a tough situation had the match continued, Ashwin’s goodbye came as a big blow, making the Indian team members teary-eyed.
Team India celebrates Ashwin’s career
Meanwhile, after his surprising announcement, the Indian cricket team celebrated the legendary cricketer’s career in the dressing room. The entire team honoured Ashwin for his contribution towards Indian cricket as the small felicitation started with the cake-cutting ceremony, followed by photographs, hugs and handshakes with all the members.
Ashwin, who visibly seemed quite emotional, also gave a wonderful speech leaving all is members speechless. The spinner also said that he will fly back to India on Thursday and will keep a close eye on the team in the remaining two Test matches. The Indian player also received a signed jersey from Australian skipper Pat Cummins, who along with Nathan Lyon, came in to wish the cricketer good luck for future.
Ashwin becomes another famous name in the Indian cricketing fraternity to have played his last Test in the BGT. On this note, we take a look at some of the legendary names of Indian cricket who in the past 15 years played their last match in whites against the Aussies in the BGT.
Name
Date
R Ashwin
December 14- 18, 2024
MS Dhoni
December 26- 30, 2014
Virender Sehwag
March 02-05, 2013
Rahul Dravid
January 24-28, 2012
VVS Laxman
January 24-28, 2012
Sourav Ganguly
November 6-10, 2008
Anil Kumble
October 29-November 02, 2008
From R Ashwin to Virender Sehwag, here’s a look at some legendary Indian cricketers who played their last Test match in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
