'A GOAT retires' - The cricket world reacts to R Ashwin's retirement
Team-mates and opposition players pay tribute to one of the best allrounders of the modern era after his retirement announcement
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Ashwin, I've always admired how you approached the game with your mind and heart in perfect sync. From perfecting the carrom ball to contributing crucial runs, you always found a way to win.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 18, 2024
Watching you grow from a promising talent to one of India's finest match-winners has been… pic.twitter.com/XawHfacaUh
I've played with you for 14 years and when you told me today you're retiring, it made me a bit emotional and the flashbacks of all those years playing together came to me. I've enjoyed every bit of the journey with you ash, your skill and match winning contributions to Indian… pic.twitter.com/QGQ2Z7pAgc
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 18, 2024
It's truly been an honour and a privilege to play with you and share the dressing room with you. The way you are on and off the field is remarkable. You are someone I have always looked upto. Congratulations Ash on a wonderful career, the impact you've had on cricket in India and… pic.twitter.com/hlM1Lz5XbK
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) December 18, 2024
a GOAT retires
— DK (@DineshKarthik) December 18, 2024
Well done on what's been an outstanding career . Proud to have played with you and definitely the greatest ever to have played from TAMILNADU. @ashwinravi99
Much love and enjoy some leisurely time with family and friends #INDvAUS #ashwin#legend
Hey Ash, congratulations on a magnificent career, old boy. You were an invaluable asset during my tenure as coach and enriched the game immensely with your skill and craft. God bless. @ashwinravi99 @BCCI @ICC #Ashwin #AUSvsIND pic.twitter.com/ZLelKjmEdu
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) December 18, 2024
Only one on the list with 6 test 100s https://t.co/3wcaqTYYSC
— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) December 18, 2024
Congratulations @ashwinravi99 on a phenomenal cricket career. Your ambition as a test cricketer was admirable. Well done for being the flag bearer of Indian spin for more than a decade. Be very proud of your achievements and hopefully see you more often now.
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 18, 2024
.@ashwinravi99, your journey has been nothing short of extraordinary! With over 700 international wickets and a keen cricketing mind, you are one of the finest to have graced the field. Congratulations on a stellar career, and here's to an even brighter future off the field! pic.twitter.com/60lbNnyPi8
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) December 18, 2024
Thank you Ravi Ashwin. Glad you came, and that you were a part of the international game for so long, with such excellence. You taught, you educated and you entertained.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) December 18, 2024
The privilege of seeing you grow from a young bowler to a legend of modern cricket is something that I wouldn't trade for the world! I know that generations of bowlers to come will say that I became a bowler coz of Ashwin! U will be missed brother! @ashwinravi99 pic.twitter.com/fuATAjE8aw
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) December 18, 2024
Sharpest cricketing brain and very skilled bowler. For me R Ashwin is the greatest Indian off-spinner, true Test all-rounder and a modern day great. Somehow I feel he deserved a much better farewell. @ashwinravi99
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 18, 2024
Congratulations on an incredible journey, @ashwinravi99! Standing at slip was never a dull moment with you bowling, every ball felt like a chance waiting to happen. All the best for your next chapter! pic.twitter.com/HhBUHVPu3v
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) December 18, 2024
Congratulations Ash on your spectacular Journey. You have been a great ambassador for #TeamIndia and wishing you all the very best for all future endeavours #ThankYouAsh @ashwinravi99
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) December 18, 2024
An absolute match-winner, @ashwinravi99! Retiring as India's second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket is nothing short of monumental. Combine that with his invaluable batting contributions, and you get one of the game's solid all-rounders. Well done, Ash! pic.twitter.com/9UAxCNouSf
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 18, 2024
Thanks @ashwinravi99 .. Have loved watching you play for India ..
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 18, 2024
Take a bow, Ashwin bro! Your magic with the ball, sharp cricketing mind, and unmatched passion for Test cricket will forever be etched in our hearts. Thank you for giving us countless moments of joy and pride. Wishing you all the best for your next chapter! #Ashwin… pic.twitter.com/5jBuHusPn2
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) December 18, 2024
One of the greatest to have played our game. I have enjoyed our interactions @ashwinravi99 and I can only wish you the very best in life. What you leave behind puts you among the best and there is a page in the Hall of Fame for you. pic.twitter.com/Jjlg8tyq7k
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 18, 2024
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 18, 2024
Emotional moments from the Indian dressing room #AUSvINDOnStar #BorderGavaskarTrophy #Ashwin #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/92a4NqNsyP