Sachin Tendulkar Pens Emotional Note On Ashwin’s Retirement: ‘…From A Promising Talent To One Of India’s Finest Match-Winners…’ – News18

Last Updated:December 18, 2024, 18:55 IST

Sachin Tendulkar posted a moving message as Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar took to social media to celebrate veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect on Wednesday.

“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 posted on X, formerly Twitter.

“Watching you grow from a promising talent to one of India’s finest match-winners has been wonderful. Your journey shows that true greatness lies in never being afraid to experiment and evolve. Your legacy will inspire one and all. Wishing you all the very best for your 2nd innings,” he added.

Sachin Tendulkar’s Post for R Ashwin:

Ashwin made te announcement os his retirement at the end of the third Test for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane, which ended in a draw due to rain.

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Ashwin ends his career with 537 wickets at average of 24 in 106 Tests and becoming India’s second leading wicket-taker after legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble. He also scored six Test centuries and 14 fifties with the bat. His last international game was the day-night Test in Adelaide, where he took 1-53.

His retirement announcement looked imminent once TV visuals showed an emotional Ashwin being given a hug by Virat Kohli on the balcony of the dressing room during the rain delay. Ashwin also played 116 ODIs for India, taking 156 wickets, and being a member of 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy winning teams.

Ashwin also played 65 T20I matches and took 72 wickets. “Obviously, there are a lot of people to thank, but I would be failing in my duties if I didn’t thank the BCCI and fellow teammates, several of them. I want to name a few of them.

In Tests, Ashwin was one of the big figures in the Indian team’s 12-year-long home domination and played a starring role in the 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win in Australia. Ashwin was one of 11 all-rounders to clinch the double of 3000 runs and 300 wickets in Tests. He also won a record 11 Player-of-the-Series awards, level with Muthiah Muralitharan.

(With inputs from Agencies)