Virat Kohli is last active player from 2011 World Cup team after R Ashwin retires: 'Will never be ready for that retirement'

R Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket, making the revelation at the conclusion of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Brisbane. The unexpected news has left fans heartbroken, flooding social media with emotional tributes and nostalgic videos. Among the tributes, one fan post stands out, highlighting that Ashwin's departure leaves just one remaining player from India's iconic 2011 World Cup-winning squad, leaving fans emotional.

"Only one man remains from the entire 2011 World Cup winning team," reads a heartfelt post on Reddit.

Only one man remains from the entire 2011 World Cup winning team.
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The accompanying image shows the entire Indian squad posing with the trophy, but with a twist—everyone is in black and white except for the sole active player, Virat Kohli, who stands out in colour.

Fans flooded the comments with emotional reactions.?

One wrote, "Sadly, not for long," while another added, "Will never be ready for that retirement," referring to Virat Kohli.

The 36-year-old Kohli hasn't been in his best form lately, despite a recent century, with even some of his fans suggesting it might be time for the great player to step down.

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Ravichandran Ashwin retires

"This will be my last year as an Indian cricketer in all formats at the international level. I feel there's a little bit of punch left in me as a cricketer, but I'd like to express that, showcase that in club-level cricket," Ashwin announced during a post-match press conference following India's fourth Test against Australia.

Speculation about the 38-year-old spin bowler's retirement had already been brewing when cameras captured Ashwin having an animated conversation with Virat Kohli earlier during a rain delay, followed by an emotional hug between the two.

Over his illustrious career, Ashwin has claimed 775 wickets across formats, with 537 of them in Tests.?

He stands as India's second-highest wicket-taker in Tests, behind only Anil Kumble, who has 619.

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