Ravichandran Ashwin Announces Retirement From International Cricket After IND vs AUS Third Test

“I don’t want to make it about myself. This is my last day as an international cricketer. I have created a lot of memories. We are the last bunch of OGs in the dressing room. I have a lot of people to thank… BCCI, my fellow teammates, all the coaches. This will be my last day as an India international cricketer. I will play club cricket. I had a lot of fun,” Ashwin said during India’s post-match press conference.

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— Star Sports (StarSportsIndia) December 18, 2024

Former India player Sunil Gavaskar also came up with a clue that Ashwin may consider retiring from his test career. 

“Ashwin knows that he doesn’t really get to play too much overseas. There is a certainty that he is amongst the first picks when India play at home. But, overseas, he gets to sit out. He has to sit out most of the time. Maybe, India’s next cricket assignment is against England next year in England. Jadeja will invariably become the first pick with three other bowlers. With Nitish Kumar Reddy coming out so well, he probably recognises that this might be the time to…” Gavaskar told the broadcasters.

Talking about the game, the third Test between India and Australia concluded in a draw after rain played spoilsport in most parts of the match. Earlier,the  Australian team declared at 89 for 7, setting a target of 275 runs for the Indian team. However, the match was called off due to rain after the tea break on Tuesday.