Ravichandran Ashwin had announced his retirement on December 18 after the Gaba Test.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin. Through this letter, the Prime Minister also wished Ashwin all the best for his future.
Modi wrote in the letter: “At a time when everyone expected more breaks, you threw a carrom ball that confused everyone. People will miss the number 99 jersey.
Ashwin had announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket after the Gabba Test on December 18.
On December 19, R Ashwin reached Chennai from Australia.
PM Modi’s letter to Ashwin…
Main points of the PM’s letter in 5 points…
1. Retirement: The break was expected, PM Modi surprised with a carrom ball. During Ashwin’s sudden retirement, your retirement surprised Indian fans as well as the cricketing world. We were all waiting for more breaks from you and you dodged it by throwing the carrom ball. It must not have been easy for you to make this decision. Especially when you have performed well for India.
2. India-Pakistan Match: Your shot received a lot of applause. Modi wrote: Your last ball shot against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 received a lot of applause. The way you released the ball, allowing it to become a wide ball, shows your wisdom.
R Ashwin expressing his joy after scoring the match-winning knock against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022.
3. Mother’s illness: You played despite mother’s illness. The Prime Minister wrote: “We all remember when your mother was hospitalized and you returned to the field. Also when there was a flood in Chennai and you couldn’t contact your family. The way you played against South Africa shows your commitment to the match.
4. Career: People will miss jersey number 99. PM Modi praised Ashwin for his achievements. He wrote: “Your wickets, your runs and especially the Player of the Series trophy have contributed significantly to the success of the team. You took 5 wickets in your first Test itself. Achievements like ODI World Cup-2011, Champions Trophy-2013 and ICC Cricketer of the Year have made you an important member of the Indian team.
People will always feel the absence of jersey number 99. Cricket lovers will always remember the moment you walked on the cricket field.
5. Sydney Test innings: Gave memorable moments to the nation. Modi wrote: Your match-saving innings in the 2021 Sydney Test gave memorable moments to the nation. People remember you from many matches. The way you showed your presence of mind while leaving the ball in the T20 match against Pakistan in 2022 was incredible and your match-winning shot etched that match in our memories.
International Cricket Career of Ravichandran Ashwin Ravichandran Ashwin managed to play a total of 287 matches for the country between 2010 and 2024. During this time, he scored 765 hits in 379 innings. For the country, he managed to take 537 wickets in Test cricket, 156 in ODIs and 72 wickets in T20s. Apart from this, in batting he scored 4394 runs in 233 innings.
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Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket
Indian player Ravichandran Ashwin has retired from international cricket. He played 287 matches across the three formats and took 765 wickets. Ashwin is the second highest wicket-taker in India. Ahead of him is only Anil Kumble, who has taken 953 wickets.