'Indian team will miss you': Rohit Sharma pens emotional message for 'OG' Ravichandran Ashwin

Published - 18 Dec 2024, 04:56 PM | Updated - 18 Dec 2024, 04:59 PM

Rohit Sharma Ravichandran Ashwin Announces Retirement
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India National Cricket Team skipper Rohit Sharma came up with a heartfelt message for Ravichandran Ashwin after the off-spinner announced his decision to retire. While calling him the OG of Indian cricket, he said that the Indian team would miss the legend of the game.

In what was the end of an era, Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket. This came after the Test between the Australia National Cricket Team and the India National Cricket Team, which took place at the Gabba in Brisbane.

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

Ashwin attended the press conference with Rohit Sharma and then made his decision to retire, saying that it was an emotional moment for him, but he is announcing his retirement from International Cricket. He also claimed that he has some cricket left but he will be using that in club Cricket.

Ashwin, no doubt, will go down as one of the best cricketers to have represented the India National Cricket Team. With the kind of impact he has made in the game, especially in red-ball cricket, he will be going down as the Legend of the game.

Ravichandran Ashwin ended his career as the second-highest wicket-taker for India in Tests

Ashwin announced his retirement midway through the series, which came as a massive surprise. He played the Adelaide Test but was replaced by Ravindra Jadeja for the Gabba Test. However, after the game, he shook the entire cricket fraternity.

Ravichandran Ashwin ended his career as the second-highest wicket-taker for India in Tests with 537 scalps in 106 games, leaving him only behind Anil Kumble (619 wickets). His presence in the team will no doubt leave a massive void in the Indian team.

We’ve played together for so many years and created so many memories which I’ll cherish forever - Rohit Sharma on Ravichandran Ashwin

With Ashwin calling time on his career, India National Cricket Team skipper Rohit Sharma came up with the heartwarming post for off-spinner. He talked about the time the duo spent together and said that he would cherish all the memories forever.

Rohit Sharma said that Ravichandran Ashwin left a lasting impact, and he has inspired a lot of upcoming young bowlers who will come up with classic Ashwin action. While calling the off-spinner legend, the captain wished him all the best. He elaborated:

"We’ve played together for so many years and created so many memories which I’ll cherish forever. You’ve been a match-winner since match 1 & left a lasting impression on all the young bowlers coming through the ranks. I’m sure we’ll have a lot of upcoming young bowlers with the classic Ashwin action.

"You are a true OG & legend of Indian Cricket & World Cricket and this team will miss having you. Wishing the best to you & your lovely family for what lies ahead."

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