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[Watch] Siraj Honours Ashwin's Career With A Salute As BCCI Drops 'Behind The Scenes' Footage

Abhinav Tyagi

Ashwin and Siraj - (Source:@ScreenGrab)Ashwin and Siraj - (Source:@ScreenGrab)

The last day of the Gabba Test has been an emotional day for the Indian fans. While the rain forced the third Test to end in a draw, the attention was all diverted towards R Ashwin, who announced his retirement from international cricket. 

Ashwin attended a press conference alongside skipper Rohit Sharma, where he made his decision public. In the latest events, the BCCI has released a 'Behind-The-Scenes' video of Ashwin's retirement. 

BCCI Releases Unseen Footage From Ashwin's Retirement Announcement

In the clip that is now doing rounds on the internet, Ashwin was presented with a special signed jersey by the Australian cricketers. Nathan Lyon and skipper Pat Cummins congratulated the off-spinner on an illustrious career.

Further, Ashwin was given a standing ovation in the dressing room, and Mohammed Siraj also gave a salute to Ashwin to honour his legacy in the Indian team. 

Ashwin also gave a speech where he remarked that he would be watching every Indian game and is just a call away in case of any help. 

Ashwin To Continue Playing In The IPL

After announcing his retirement during the press-conference, Ashwin cleared that he would still participate in domestic tournaments and will also be seen in the IPL. Notably, it is a homecoming for Anna in IPL 2025 as CSK roped him in during IPL 2025 mega-auction in Jeddah.

Regarding Ashwin's retirement, there were a few reports that he has made up his mind after the New Zealand series and wasn't ready to board the plane to Australia if he were to sit on the sidelines. Notably, Ashwin was out of the first Test and he had planned to retire after Perth Test but Rohit Sharma convinced him to stay till pink-ball Test.