Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement: 'Spin King' by day, Twitter wit by night; spinner's most savage and iconic tweets
Rohit Sharma knew of R Ashwin¡¯s retirement since the Perth Test, but it shocked everyone when Ashwin announced it after the 3rd Test in Brisbane. While retiring from cricket, his wit and humor continue, especially on X (formerly Twitter).
While Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, at the press conference, mentioned that he had known about R Ashwin's retirement since the Perth Test, it came as a shock to everyone when the spinner announced it at the conclusion of the 3rd Test between India and Australia in Brisbane. Though Ashwin was not part of the playing XI and rain frequently interrupted the game, the camera captured an emotional hug between Virat Kohli and Ashwin, which fueled retirement rumours ¡ª rumours that were later confirmed to be true.
?? "I've had a lot of fun and created a lot of memories."
¡ª BCCI (@BCCI) December 18, 2024
All-rounder R Ashwin reflects after bringing the curtain down on a glorious career ??#TeamIndia | #ThankYouAshwin | @ashwinravi99 pic.twitter.com/dguzbaousg
However, while the 'spin king' may be retiring from the game, his wit, humor, and savagery will not be ending anytime soon! Let's have a look at some of his iconic tweets on X (formerly known as Twitter).
T20 World Cup semifinal: Ashwin's reply to Michael Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan repeatedly claimed that the 2024 T20 World Cup schedule favored India, as they knew in advance they would be playing the second semifinal of the tournament in Guyana. Interestingly, the Men in Blue defeated defending champions England by 68 runs in Guyana to set up a T20 World Cup final against South Africa.
After India's victory, Vaughan posted on X, "India thoroughly deserve to be in the final .. The best team in tournament so far .. Was always going to hard for England on this pitch .. India just so much better on lower slower spinning pitches .. #T20IWorldCup".
To this, Ashwin replied, "? 1 dx = x + C. ? a dx = ax+ C. ? xn dx = ((xn+1)/(n+1))+C ; n?1. Hence, India won."
¡Ò 1 dx = x + C. ¡Ò a dx = ax+ C. ¡Ò xn dx = ((xn+1)/(n+1))+C ; n¡Ù1.
¡ª Ashwin ?? (@ashwinravi99) June 27, 2024
Hence, India won. ? https://t.co/0xGRGCQtu4
IND vs BAN: Fan's tries to troll R Ashwin but it backfires
After emerging as India's hero with the bat in the team's 3-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the 2nd Test, Ashwin a fan tried to troll Ashwin saying, "You should have handed this to Mominul Haque, Who dropped that dolly.. had he bagged it, India all out for 89 for sure.."
However, Ashwin wrote: "Oh no ! I thought I blocked you, oh sorry that's the other guy. what's his name?? Yes Daniel Alexander that's the name !! Imagine what you both would do if India dint play cricket."
Oh no ! I thought I blocked you, oh sorry that¡¯s the other guy. ??? what¡¯s his name?? Yes Daniel Alexander that¡¯s the name !!
¡ª Ashwin ?? (@ashwinravi99) December 25, 2022
Imagine what you both would do if India dint play cricket?? https://t.co/FFqBvAPtDh
R Ashwin responds to Nathan Lyon¡¯s praise for him
Nathan Lyon had showered praise on Ashwin, describing him as one of his "biggest coaches" and further quoted his own statements on X saying: "I'm sure the competition to pick the best venue for this catch up will be strong, but we both have a few good years left in us yet."
Ashwin responded graciously to Lyon's appreciation and said, "We can do a home and away for the catch-up too. Sydney ¨C your choice. Chennai ¨C Soup with Muthu and chaat at OSB (West Mambalam). Go well tomorrow and see u soon."
We can do a home and away for the catch up too.?
¡ª Ashwin ?? (@ashwinravi99) December 13, 2023
Sydney - your choice
Chennai - Soup with Muthu and chaat at OSB ( West Mambalam ).
Go well tomorrow and see u soon https://t.co/cXIG4D0XOk
When Ashwin destroyed a troll
In 2016, a fan expressed his disappointment over Ashwin's selection in the Indian Team and said, "@ashwinravi99 ,Imnot satisfied about ur selection .need gud spinner only not batsman".
Ashwin mocked him and said that he too wasn't satisfied with his English and grammar mistakes and asked him to accept each other's shortcomings.
I am also not satisfied with your English and grammar mistakes, what to do?Let's accept each other's drawback and co exist.?
¡ª Ashwin ?? (@ashwinravi99) September 13, 2016
His reply to Rajasthan Royals (RR) over 'Mankading'
R Ashwin had ran out Jos Buttler at the non-striker's end during an IPL game and was called out on social media. Rajasthan Royals (RR) tried to take an indirect dig at him on Twitter by resharing a picture of cricket balls with 'mankad' written on them.
"No points for guessing who is adding this to their cart for #IPL2020," RR tweeted. Ashwin was quick to react and said "Might well be a good collection for the non-strikers who meander along. Good banter nevertheless wish you all a happy 2020."
Might well be a good collection for the non strikers who meander along ????. Good banter nevertheless ?? wish you all a happy 2020. ? https://t.co/fqD9WOCHTL
¡ª Ashwin ?? (@ashwinravi99) December 31, 2019
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