New Delhi: It was an emotional moment in the Indian dressing room at the Gabba on Wednesday as one of the greatest spinners of India bid adieu to cricket. Ravichandran Ashwin, who claimed more that 700 international wickets, announced his shock retirement in the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, just after the culmination of the third Test match at Brisbane.
While Team India celebrated the result of the third Test match as the Brisbane contest ended in a draw but at the same time felt very emotional when the majestic bowler announced his decision to say ‘goodbye’ to the game of cricket. Having remained associated with the Indian team since 2010, Ashwin, in the 14-year span, contributed a lot to the national side with some remarkable performances over the years.
Emotional dressing room moments
Meanwhile right after the match ended, there were celebrations in the Indian dressing room as all the players celebrated the great cricketer’s career. Skipper Rohit Sharma made the headlines as he was spotted feeding some cake to Ashwin and his emotional self was quite visible in the photograph.
Captain Rohit Sharma celebrating Ravi Ashwin’s career in the dressing room. ❤️🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/DHswCOXR0m
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 18, 2024
Cake cutting for Ravi Ashwin in the Indian dressing room to celebrate his career. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0BnexhQ2fG
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 18, 2024
Ravi Ashwin said, “the Indian international cricketer in me might’ve retired today, but cricket in me will never. I’ll be cheering for each one of you from home, good luck for Melbourne. And a special thanks to Virat, Rohit and Gauti bhai”. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/npvEpSV7gC
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 18, 2024
Australia join celebration
The Australian team too joined the dressing room celebration and gave their warmest wishes and tributes to the outgoing cricketer. Skipper Pat Cummins, along with Nathan Lyon, presented Ashwin with a Australia jersey which was signed by the team members.
Pat Cummins with Ravi Ashwin. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Vo7b1IQojm
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 18, 2024
Nathan Lyon hugging Ravi Ashwin and congratulating him. ❤️
– Two legends of the game! pic.twitter.com/UIN9v4SEa0
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 18, 2024
Meanwhile, this was followed by emotional hugs and handshakes from all the team members as they looked emotional while bidding farewell to one of the greatest spinners in world cricket. Ashwin, as per multiple media reports, will be returning to India on Thursday. The spinner also faced some criticism from some veteran cricketers who questioned his retirement mid-tournament.
Spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin announced his shock retirement in the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, just after the culmination of the third Test match against Australia at Brisbane. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
