BCCI Pays Tribute To R Ashwin; Fans Relive Magic Moments Through Heartfelt Video
R Ashwin retired from international cricket (Source: @B1t_Bee/x.com)
In a stunning turn during the ongoing Test series, Indian fans were speechless as Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement in the mid-way. Following the dramatic draw at The Gabba, the star spinner broke the news in the press conference. After that, the BCCI honoured him with a heartfelt video, as the fans cherished his legacy.
BCCI’s Heartfelt Tribute To R Ashwin
Over the years, Indian cricket has been home to legendary spinners and Ravichandran Ashwin certainly stands tall among them. After making his debut in 2010, the legendary spinner redefined spin bowling and left a huge impact on the game. As the cricket icon bid adieu to an illustrious career, the cricket world showered warm wishes on him.
After two days of this shocking retirement, the BCCI honoured the spin wizard with a heartfelt tribute. The nostalgic video showcased some 'Ash-Win' moments, covering his inspirational journey right from his first Test match to achieving some major cricketing milestones. Packed with some unforgettable moments, the tribute took the fans down memory lane, reliving some Ashwin magic once again.
Ashwin’s Heartwarming Message
Ashwin is arguably the greatest off-spinner India has ever produced. In that heartwarming video, the Indian spinner showcased his gratitude to the game with a speech.
“I don’t know where to begin. Honestly, I think, I made myself a promise in 2012, we lost a series against England. A tricky one, very early in my career and I was just telling myself ‘You are not going to lose another one ever’. And that’s what I promised to myself.” Ashwin said.
“But somebody had told me in 2011, that I would be getting so many wickets I will be retiring on 2024 December, the 18th. I Wouldn’t have believed them because I knew that this is the game that I love. But I never did expect that I would get so much love and so many wickets and so many runs as well. I am very glad, a deep sense of gratitude for everyone that supported me, everyone that challenged me. So happy today. Thank You.” he added.
The bowler left cricket with a long-lasting legacy. In 106 Test matches, he scalped 537 wickets and ended his remarkable career as the second-highest wicket-taker for India in the longest format. In the white-ball formats, he secured 228 scalps while also showcasing all-round skill and amassing 3503 runs in the longest format.