From Swiggy to Google India: Here¡¯s how brands bid farewell to Ravichandran Ashwin on his retirement
India's legendary aced-off spinner announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, and the cricket fraternity and his fandom poured emotional farewell messages on social media. Brands like Swiggy and Google India also bid him farewell in their own unique style; see here.?
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.
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¡ª Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 18, 2024
Emotional moments from the Indian dressing room ?#AUSvINDOnStar #BorderGavaskarTrophy #Ashwin #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/92a4NqNsyP
Emotional posts from the cricket world and fans pour in¡ªhave 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.
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. I¡¯ve enjoyed every bit of the journey with you ash, your skill and match winning contributions to Indian¡ pic.twitter.com/QGQ2Z7pAgc
¡ª Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 18, 2024
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.
Congratulations @ashwinravi99 on a phenomenal cricket career. Your ambition as a test cricketer was admirable. Well done for being the flag bearer of Indian spin for more than a decade. Be very proud of your achievements and hopefully see you more often now.
¡ª Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 18, 2024
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!"
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! I know that generations of bowlers to come will say that I became a bowler coz of Ashwin! U will be missed brother! ?? @ashwinravi99 pic.twitter.com/fuATAjE8aw
¡ª Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) December 18, 2024
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¡±
the deliveries that made us feel ¡®ab toh ash hi ash hai!¡¯ ?
¡ª Swiggy Food (@Swiggy) December 18, 2024
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 ??¡±
287 international matches, 765 wickets, over 4000 runs ?
¡ª Google India (@GoogleIndia) December 18, 2024
Thank you for the countless memories, #Ashwin Anna ?? pic.twitter.com/UO8CdDTWSM
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"
Must admit to being a bit emotional today. #Ashwin
¡ª Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 18, 2024
Some reactions from fans:
End of an era ? ?
¡ª Ansh (@realonlineansh) December 18, 2024
Elon Musk changed the like button for Ash Anna to respect his retirement from test cricket ? #RavichandranAshwin #Ashwin #GabbaTest #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/yKcegISoHD
Legend Ravichandran Ashwin
¡ª Mahaveer (@Mahaveer_151) December 18, 2024
End of an era #Ashwin ? ?
Elon Musk changed the like button for Ash Anna to respect his retirement from test cricket ? #RavichandranAshwin #Ashwin #GabbaTest #INDvAUS#AUSvsINDIA Siraj ? Melbourne #BCCI #ViratKohli?
pic.twitter.com/fzaZbL3DG4
Cricket is an emotion ?. this kid proved it? #Ashwin #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/DaZ9gspugQ
¡ª Ravi Nikam (@Ravi_Nikam8) December 18, 2024
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