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IND vs AUS: Australian Players congratulate Ravichandran Ashwin for an amazing Career

Ravichandran Ashwin announced his surprise retirement from international cricket after deciding not to play in the third Test between Australia and India at Gabba, Brisbane. Despite not participating, he had already made the decision to retire.

Ravichandran Ashwin has decided to retire.
Image: Ravichandran Ashwin has decided to retire / © Crictoday

The cricketing world was caught by surprise with Ashwin’s retirement announcement. After the draw in Brisbane, Australian players like Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc paid tribute to the legendary off-spinner, celebrating his brilliant career and wishing him all the best for the future.

Australian fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc also congratulated Ravichandran Ashwin on his brilliant career. Cummins was slightly surprised by Ashwin’s decision and described him as a champion.

He said:

A bit of a surprise. He’s obviously been a champion player for them, and played a lot over the last 10-plus years. He’s had a wonderful career.

Mitchell Starc congratulated Ashwin on his incredible Test career, highlighting that although he was difficult to play against in India, Ashwin also performed well in Australia. Starc acknowledged the impact Ashwin had across different conditions. He said:

Yeah, obviously a big news I guess. His numbers speak for himself. He has been an incredible bowler for India for a long time. He has got over 500 wickets. Now, he has got a close working relationship with Nathan (Lyon). (There is) mutual respect between teams and someone of his caliber. Congratulations on his career. He has always been a thorn in India and played a part in the series in Australia. It’s been a fantastic career and I’m sure it will be celebrated that way.

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