IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Virat Kohli and R Ashwin share heartfelt hug as spinner announces retirement
Ravichandran Ashwin announced his immediate retirement from international cricket after the 3rd Test ended in a draw. The spinner played 106 Tests, taking 537 wickets and scoring 3503 runs in his illustrious career.
While all were excited for the Brisbane Test between India and Australia - hoping for the Indian's to break the "Gabba ka ghamand" once again, the form of the Men in Blue and the changes in the weather have not kept the Indian fans too excited of the results. With the rain picking up, the match was drawn - a pretty dismal finish to the game but not an unexpected one.
Just before the rain, India had come to bat and scored 8 off 2.1 overs after the Aussies scored 89 for 7 and set a target of 275 runs for India to chase. After bad lighting stopped play and later the rain poured, it was known that the only result from here was a draw.
However, with both teams in the dressing room, the camera panned towards the Indian side which showed Virat Kohli and R Ashwin sitting and chatting with each other. While it's not known what they were speaking about, the two suddenly were seen sharing a hug as well. The photos of the two soon went viral on X (formerly known as Twitter).
VIRAT KOHLI HUGGING RAVI ASHWIN IN THE DRESSING ROOM. ??? pic.twitter.com/ecoa31qXiA
¡ª Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 18, 2024
R Ashwin retires:
Soon after the game ended in a draw, Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket effective immediately. "Have lost many of my friends in the last couple of years, we were the last bunch of OG I can say," Ashwin said at the press conference.
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¡ª BCCI (@BCCI) December 18, 2024
A name synonymous with mastery, wizardry, brilliance, and innovation ??
The ace spinner and #TeamIndia's invaluable all-rounder announces his retirement from international cricket.
Congratulations on a legendary career, @ashwinravi99 ?? pic.twitter.com/swSwcP3QXA
The spinner played 106 Tests, 537 wickets and scored 3503 runs. He was the spearhead during India's ascent to the top and eventual domination in Test cricket between 2014 and 2019. Soon, fans on X started pouring in wished for the player, with many expressing how he should have got the chance to play his final game.
Ravichandran Ashwin announces his retirement from all forms of international cricket.
¡ª 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 18, 2024
Congratulations on a brilliant career ? pic.twitter.com/UHWAFmMwC0
THANK YOU RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN ?
¡ª Johns (@JohnyBravo183) December 18, 2024
Wish you all the best for the 2nd innings of your career.
But sincerely believe a cricketer of your stature deserved a much better farewell. pic.twitter.com/78CexRQvzN
Will miss you Ashwin. You deserved one WTC Title and one Captaincy stint atleast. ? pic.twitter.com/ZdERgQ2OBc
¡ª Sagar (@sagarcasm) December 18, 2024
" lost many of my friends in the last couple of years, we were the last bunch of OG I can say " - Ashwin in the press conference.
¡ª Yashvi (@BreatheKohli) December 18, 2024
He also mentioned Kohli, Rahane, Pujara. Naa we are witnessing an end of the era. Feels like a punch in heart ? pic.twitter.com/vSjdoqo4n3
About IND vs AUS:
As it stands, both teams will leave The Gabba 1-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India and Australia both have two more riveting Test matches left and will be hoping to get wins to make it to the final of the World Test Championship (WTC).
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