R Ashwin Retires: From Virat Kohli To Gautam Gambhir, Cricket World Reacts To Spin Wizard's Retirement

R Ashwin Retirement: As the 38-year-old Ashwin marks his exit from international cricket, tributes poured in from the members of the cricket community.

R Ashwin Retirement: R Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on December 18 (Wednesday).

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R Ashwin Retirement: R Ashwin, India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests, announced his retirement from international cricket on December 18 (Wednesday). Speaking at a press conference alongside Team India captain Rohit Sharma after the IND vs AUS Test at Brisbane, Ashwin revealed that the day marked the end of his remarkable 14-year international career. With 537 Test wickets, over 3,500 runs with the bat, the most five-wicket hauls by an Indian in Tests, and joint-most ten-wicket hauls by an Indian, Ashwin’s achievements have solidified his place among cricket's elite.

Wishes from all around the world flooded in for the 38-year-old after he announced his decision. The likes of Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir, Ravi Shastri, Harbhajan Singh all took to social media to congratulate Ashwin on a stellar career.

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“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 cricket are second to none and you will always and always be remembered as a legend of Indian cricket. Wish you nothing but the best in your life with your family and everything else that it unfolds for you. With massive respect and lots of love to you and your close ones. Thanks for everything buddy,” said Kohli

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

Here’s a look at some of the social media reactions on R Ashwin’s retirement:

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Emotional moments from the Indian dressing room 🥹#AUSvINDOnStar #BorderGavaskarTrophy #Ashwin #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/92a4NqNsyP

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) 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

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

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

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

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

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

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