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"Always Found A Way To Win": Sachin Tendulkar's Massive Praise For R Ashwin

Luminaries from the world of cricket on Wednesday doffed their hats to "all-time great" Ravichandran Ashwin after he announced his retirement from international cricket, leaving the game a little poorer after enriching it through a glorious career. Longtime India teammate Virat Kohli penned an emotional tribute, recalling their "14 years of camaraderie", current coach Gautam Gambhir hailed his influence on future generations, and Ajinkya Rahane reminisced how his every ball felt like a wicket-taking delivery as he stood at slip.

Cricket World Pays Tribute To All-Time Great R Ashwin After His Retirement

Luminaries from the world of cricket on Wednesday doffed their hats to "all-time great" Ravichandran Ashwin after he announced his retirement from international cricket, leaving the game a little poorer after enriching it through a glorious career. Longtime India teammate Virat Kohli penned an emotional tribute, recalling their "14 years of camaraderie", current coach Gautam Gambhir hailed his influence on future generations, and Ajinkya Rahane reminisced how his every ball felt like a wicket-taking delivery as he stood at slip.

"At 36, Does He Have Patience...": Virat Kohli Sent Brutal Message By Ex-BCCI Selector Amid Poor Run vs Australia

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are copping maximum criticism for being walking wickets during the ongoing Test series against Australia but even Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant haven't shown the patience needed to survive Down Under, indicating a larger problem. Patience is a virtue that one develops over time and Kohli had once showed how it's done during his golden phase between 2014 and 2019. KL Rahul, blessed with sound technique, has displayed that during the current series with scores of 77 and 84 in Perth and Brisbane.

Reaction to Ashwin announcing retirement

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has called time on his international career, announcing his retirement after the third test against Australia finished in a draw in Brisbane on Wednesday.

'Rohit Sharma Will Step Down As India Captain If...': Sunil Gavaskar Drops Huge Bombshell

Legendary Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar made a massive claim that Rohit Sharma will likely step down from captaincy if his bad run of form continues. It has been a disappointing run for Rohit in the past few matches and it has led to criticism from both fans as well as experts. The move to push himself down to No. 6 in the batting order did not work as well as he failed to score big in the last two Test matches against Australia. Gavaskar, while speaking to ABC Sport, believed that Rohit will not wait for the selection committee to take any decision on his captaincy and will step down if his form does not improve in the next couple of matches in the five-match series to be held in Melbourne and Sydney.

India's Reaction To Avoiding Follow-On In 3rd Australia Test Receives Big Verdict: "Can't Control..."

Australia's veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon said a few of his team members were surprised over the reaction of members of the Indian team over avoiding the follow-on on Day Four of the third Test at Gabba. At the Gabba, the last wicket partnership between Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep helped India avoid the follow-on and averted a potential innings defeat. As soon as Akash got a thick outside edge over gully for four off Pat Cummins, it led to jubilant reactions and high-fives amongst captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir and talismanic batter Virat Kohli.

Watch: Virat Kohli Stunned, Gautam Gambhir Delighted As Akash Deep Hits Pat Cummins For Mammoth Six

Virat Kohli was left stunned while Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir were delighted as Indian cricket team fast bowler Akash Deep slammed a mammoth six off Pat Cummins during Day 4 of the third Test match between India and Australia on Tuesday. Akash Deep stitched together a brilliant partnership with Jasprit Bumrah to avoid the follow-on in the first innings. With the threat of follow-on behind them, the fast bowler let loose with a huge six over deep mid-wicket against Cummins. The Indian dressing room was already buzzing after avoiding follow-on and the six from Akash Deep sent them into a frenzy.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir's Unmissable Reaction As India Dramatically Escape Follow-On

All but set to bat for the second time, India produced an epic fight-back on Day 4 of the third Test against Australia on Tuesday to deny escape follow-on. KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja laid the foundation of Team India's fightback but it was the unbeaten 39-run partnership of Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah that pulled India out of the follow-on situation. Both Akash and Bumrah produced some lofty shots during their stay on the crease, while also showing their resolute defence.

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"Always Found A Way To Win": Sachin Tendulkar's Massive Praise For R Ashwin

Cricket World Pays Tribute To All-Time Great R Ashwin After His Retirement

"At 36, Does He Have Patience...": Virat Kohli Sent Brutal Message By Ex-BCCI Selector Amid Poor Run vs Australia

Reaction to Ashwin announcing retirement

'Rohit Sharma Will Step Down As India Captain If...': Sunil Gavaskar Drops Huge Bombshell

India's Reaction To Avoiding Follow-On In 3rd Australia Test Receives Big Verdict: "Can't Control..."

Watch: Virat Kohli Stunned, Gautam Gambhir Delighted As Akash Deep Hits Pat Cummins For Mammoth Six

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir's Unmissable Reaction As India Dramatically Escape Follow-On