From Swiggy to Google India: Here’s how brands bid farewell to Ravichandran Ashwin on his retirement

India's legendary off-spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect following the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.?

India's leading off-spinner announced his retirement in the post-match press conference along with skipper Rohit Sharma. While conducting the press conference, Ashwin said, "I won't take too much of your time. Today will be the last day for me as an Indian cricketer."

An emotional video has surfaced on the internet, where Ravichandran Ashwin appeared almost in tears as Virat Kohli hugged him in the Indian dressing room while players waited for the rain to stop at Gabba on the fifth day of the play. The visuals went viral just before Ashwin confirmed his retirement.?

Emotional posts from the cricket world and fans pour in—have a look?

Upon news of his retirement, the cricket world and Ashwin's fandom came together to rejoice in his celebrated career as he waved goodbye to the game on the international stage.?

Ashwin's previous skipper and Indian batsman, Virat Kohli, penned an emotional letter expressing his love and respect for Ashwin. Kohli wrote, "I’ve played with you for 14 years, and when you told me today you’re retiring, it made me a bit emotional, and the flashbacks of all those years playing together came to me.”

He further noted that he enjoyed every bit of his journey with Ashwin, and he will always be remembered as a legend of Indian cricket.

Another legendary spinner of India, Harbhajan Singh, also took to X and saluted Ashwin for having been the flagbearer of the Indian spin-over career.?

Gautam Gambhir, India's head coach also expressed his love for the ace off-spinner and wrote, "The privilege of seeing you grow from a young bowler to a legend of modern cricket is something that I wouldn’t trade for the world!"

How did Swiggy, Google India, and others react to the news?

Whether it is the Test match, ODIs, or the T20s, Ashwin has consistently delivered his performance for India, securing his place among the hearts of his fans and the cricketing legends.?

As soon as the news surfaced on the internet, fans and former players poured their hearts out, showing despair, shock, and admiration for Ravichandran Ashwin.?

Here’s how Swiggy said a big farewell to Ashwin:?

Bidding a farewell in its unique style, Swiggy wrote, Happy retirement, Anna!

“the deliveries that made us feel ‘ab toh ash hi ash hai!’ ??

happy retirement, anna ?

#Ashwin”

Google India also bids farewell to Ravichandran Ashwin and wrote, “287 international matches, 765 wickets, over 4000 runs. Thank you for the countless memories, #Ashwin Anna ??”

On the other hand, the former Indian cricket commentator and journalist pens an emotional note, saying, "Must admit to being a bit emotional today. #Ashwin"

Some reactions from fans:?

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