After a brilliant career spanning more than ten years, Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket after the conclusion of the india vs. australia third Test in brisbane on Wednesday. Ashwin is regarded as one of India's best match-winners because of his outstanding off-spinner abilities and useful batting performances. Ashwin set many records in many formats, including more than 700 international wickets and a number of significant batting efforts. R Ashwin has taken 537 wickets at a remarkable average of 24 in 106 Test matches, becoming him India's second-highest wicket-taker. Anil Kumble, who took 619 wickets in 132 Test matches, is the only player ahead of him. Ashwin was a dependable batsman in addition to his bowling ability, scoring 3503 runs in Test matches, including six hundreds and 14 fifties. He now joins a select group of 11 all-rounders who have amassed more than 3000 runs and 300 wickets in Test cricket. In addition, Ashwin shares the record for most Player-of-the-Series honours in Test history with Muttiah Muralitharan, having won 11 of them. For Ravichandran Ashwin, India's five-match home Test series against england in early 2024 proved to be a turning point. By taking 500 Test wickets and becoming the 14th indian player to play 100 Test matches for his country, the offspinner achieved two series milestones. Ashwin matched another indian spin great, Anil Kumble, in taking 500 wickets in Test cricket, setting a new record in 98 Tests, the quickest by any indian bowler. Ashwin's performances against elite teams, both domestically and outside, demonstrated his ability to perform when it counted most. Here are a few of his bowling stints that stand out the most: south africa on May 32 and July 66 (Nagpur, 2015) Ashwin, who was bowled out for just 215 in the first innings, led India's defence in Nagpur. With figures of 5 for 32, Ashwin and ravindra jadeja destroyed South Africa's batting order, reducing them to just 79 runs. With a game-winning 7 for 66 in the fourth innings, he helped india win by 124 runs and take a 2-0 series lead.
3rd T20I, 4/8 against sri lanka (Visakhapatnam, 2016) Ashwin put sri lanka on the defensive right away by opening the bowling in this Twenty20 International. He quickly took two more wickets after dismissing both openers in his opening over. india won easily thanks to his 4-1-8-4 session, which held sri lanka to just 82 runs.
vs. new zealand on june 81 and July 59 (Indore, 2016) Ashwin was instrumental in India's triumph over new zealand in the third Test. After giving india a sizable lead with 6 for 81 in the first innings, he went on to take 7 for 59 in the second. His best-ever numbers helped india win by 321 runs.
england on May 43 and march 53 (Chennai, 2021) india won this Test thanks in large part to Ashwin's all-around effort. After limiting england with 5 for 43 in the first innings, he made a century in the second innings to set a goal of 482 for India. With three more wickets to finish the match, he helped india win by 317 runs.
West Indies, 7/83 (North Sound, 2016) In this Test, Ashwin made contributions with the bat and the ball. After scoring a century in India's opening innings total of 566/8, he went on to win the match with a standout 7 for 83 in the second innings.
australia, 7/103 & 5/95 (Chennai, 2013) Ashwin dominated Australia's batting lineup in the 2013 Border-Gavaskar Trophy's opening Test match. He helped india win easily by taking 7 for 103 in the first innings and 5 for 95 in the second.
2/15 vs england in the 2013 Champions Trophy Final A low-scoring final saw Ashwin perform well under duress. He bowled a maiden over at a critical juncture and took two vital wickets. He protected 14 runs in the last over to give india a five-run victory and the Champions Trophy.
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