Ravichandran Ashwin received a heartwarming gesture from Australian cricketers Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon on Wednesday as they presented him with a signed Australian jersey following his retirement announcement.
Ashwin surprised fans by walking out with India skipper Rohit Sharma to confirm his international retirement. Speculation had already begun when cameras captured a poignant moment between Ashwin and Virat Kohli on the final day of the Test match, where Kohli embraced an emotional Ashwin, signaling a major announcement.
Since the news broke, tributes have poured in for Ashwin’s stellar career. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video capturing Cummins and Lyon handing over the signed jersey in Brisbane’s Gabba hallway. “Well done mate, thank you, you have been great,” said Pat Cummins while presenting the jersey.
Ashwin, who debuted in Tests in 2011 against the West Indies, excelled in red-ball cricket. Over 106 Tests, he amassed 537 wickets, including 37 five-wicket hauls, and scored 3,503 runs. Against Australia, he appeared in 23 matches, claiming 115 wickets at an economy rate of 2.71.
The 38-year-old holds records such as the fastest Indian to 350 Test wickets and remains India’s second-highest Test wicket-taker. His achievements include the most wickets in a single Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, taking 29 in the 2020-21 edition.
Ashwin’s remarkable contributions have cemented his legacy as one of India’s finest cricketers.
