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Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon's Fantastic Gesture To R Ashwin, Present Him This After Retirement

Skipper Pat Cummins and top Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon on Wednesday presented a signed Australian Jersey to Ravichandran Ashwin as he bid adieu to cricket. It took many by surprise when Ashwin walked out with India captain Rohit Sharma to announce his international retirement. The signs were there for the fans to see when a camera caught Ashwin and Virat Kohli sharing a heartfelt moment on the last day of the Test. Ashwin was visibly emotional and Kohli embraced his friend, which made it clear that a big announcement was on the cards once the Test match ended.

"When Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar Left...": Ashwin's Emotional 'Transition' Speech To Team India

Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket, midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has come as a shock to fellow players, former cricketers and fans. Following the conclusion of the third Test in Brisbane, Ashwin addressed his teammates, in a video shared by BCCI. Ashwin will not be a part of the Indian team for the remainder of the series, and will instead fly back to India. Ashwin said that although his time as an Indian cricketer has come to an end, the "cricket nut" in him would never end.

"Privilege Of Seeing You Grow...": India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's Emotional Message On Ravichandran Ashwin's Retirement

India head coach Gautam Gambhir along with former cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan congratulated Ravichandran Ashwin, who brought the curtains down on his illustrious international career. Ashwin's era of dominance spreads across two decades, during which he redefined the art of spin bowling with his hunger to learn and constantly improve as a player. On Day 5 of the Brisbane Test, Gambhir was present when Ashwin and Virat Kohli shared a heartfelt moment. The emotions that appeared on Ashwin's face suggested the big announcement would be made at the end of the day.

World Cup Win, 500 Test Wickets And 'Mankading': Ravichandran Ashwin's Biggest Moments

Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket as one of world cricket's finest-ever spinners and arguably India's greatest ever. With 765 wickets across all formats, and 537 in Tests, the numbers speak for themselves when it comes to the 38-year-old spinner. From making his debut in 2010, Ashwin's 15-year career in international cricket has seen some superlative highs. Here's a look at some of his biggest moments:

Sunil Gavaskar Namedrops Ex-India Opener In Big Praise For KL Rahul: "Exceptional..."

Sunil Gavaskar mentioned former Indian cricket team opener Murali Vijay while praising KL Rahul for his brilliant show on Day 4 of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane on Tuesday, Rahul showed good off-side judgement to play against the Australia pacers and his 84-run knock left both experts and fans impressed. Rahul, who has scored 231 runs in 5 innings, has been a top performer for India with the bat and Gavaskar was all praise for his technique and how he negotiated Australia's pace threat.

"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.

R Ashwin Joins MS Dhoni And Anil Kumble, Triggers A Sense Of Deja Vu

A heavy sense of deja vu accompanied R Ashwin's retirement from international cricket as it reminded the cricket fraternity of the days when MS Dhoni and Anil Kumble, just like the wily off-spinner, exited the scene abruptly in the middle of a series against Australia. Dhoni retired from red-ball cricket in 2014, while Kumble stepped away from the game in 2008. While Ashwin and Dhoni played their final Test Down Under, and called it quits on their own terms, Kumble, whose retirement was prompted by a finger injury, played his last match in New Delhi.

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.

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Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon's Fantastic Gesture To R Ashwin, Present Him This After Retirement

"When Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar Left...": Ashwin's Emotional 'Transition' Speech To Team India

"Privilege Of Seeing You Grow...": India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's Emotional Message On Ravichandran Ashwin's Retirement

World Cup Win, 500 Test Wickets And 'Mankading': Ravichandran Ashwin's Biggest Moments

Sunil Gavaskar Namedrops Ex-India Opener In Big Praise For KL Rahul: "Exceptional..."

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

R Ashwin Joins MS Dhoni And Anil Kumble, Triggers A Sense Of Deja Vu

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