During the press conference after the Gabba Test, legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement, shocking the cricket community. Equally taken aback, Australian captain Pat Cummins praised the 38-year-old bowler for his remarkable 14-year career.
Earlier this month, in Adelaide, Ravichandran Ashwin played his final Test match. His retirement came as a surprise, particularly during the Border Gavaskar Trophy, even though he was around forty years old.
Pat Cummins honoured the Chennai native’s career and gave him appreciation.
Unexpectedly, he has been a successful player for them. Among the greats who have performed extensively in the past ten or more years. In an interview with NDTV, Pat Cummins stated, “He’s had a wonderful career and massive respect from our change room for the career he has had.”
Brad Haddin and Brett Lee also pay their respects.
In addition, former Australian fast Brett Lee praised Ashwin, referring to him as one of the game’s greats and drawing a comparison between his departure and that of former English spinner Graeme Swann, who also retired in the middle of a series.
“This man is among the greatest in the game.” Lee remarked, “I believe Graeme Swann was the last spinner to retire in the middle of a series.”
When Ashwin retired, former Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin also praised him, saying he was constantly trying to improve.
Reading between the lines, it appeared that Ashwin might have been a little irritated by the spinning alternatives that they had altered in the first three Test matches. More will be revealed when he has a chance to talk. He was, in my opinion, a student of the game and was constantly seeking methods to improve; he had earned the right,” Haddin said.
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