Ravichandran Ashwin’s Retirement has announced his decision to retire from all formats of cricket with immediate effect following the draw in the third Test against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday (December 18). At the time of retirement, the 38-year-old is fifth and third on the ICC Test rankings for bowlers and allrounders respectively.
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The second highest wicket-taker for India in Tests, behind Anil Kumble, Ashwin has called time on a 14-year career during which he played 106 Tests, the last of which was the day-night game in Adelaide earlier in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The fastest bowler to 250, 300 and 350 Test scalps, Ashwin finishes with an overall tally of 537 that puts him seventh on the all-time list of highest wicket-takers in Test history.
Ashwin’s Retirement Statement : “This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats at the international level,” he said appearing alongside Rohit Sharma in a press conference at the end of the Brisbane Test.”I do feel there is a bit of punch left in me as a cricketer, but I would like to expose that probably… showcase that in clubs that are in cricket, but this will be the last day. I had a lot of fun.
Virat Kohli tweet’s for the Ashwin’s Retirement :
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
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 18, 2024
Ashwin’s count of 37 five-wicket hauls in Tests, including one on debut, is joint-second best alongside Shane Warne, and only behind Muttiah Muralitharan’s tally of 67. At the time of his retirement, Ashwin holds the record for dismissing most left-handers in Test cricket – 268. A handy batter lower down the order, he has also scored 3503 runs in Test cricket, including six centuries and 14 fifties. He holds the Indian record for most instances (4) of a century and a fifer in the same Test, only behind Ian Botham (5).
Ashiwn’s Retirement, who debuted for India in the longest format in 2011 against West Indies, is one of only three Test allrounders in the game to finish with more than 3000 Test runs and 500 wickets. He won the Man of the Series award 11 times – joint-highest alongside Muralitharan – with India winning on each occasion.
A member of the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy winning Indian team, Ashwin also played 116 one-dayers for India, claiming 156 wickets at an economy of 4.93 and average 33.20. He also made 707 runs in the format. He was also capped 65 times in T20Is and claimed 72 wickets in the shortest format.
Ashwin Retire was awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award by the Indian government in 2015 and following a successful 2015-16 year, he was adjudged the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year Award as well as the Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award in 2016. He was also named in the ICC Test Team of the Decade 2011-20.
Bought for INR 9.75 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, Ashiwn is set to return to CSK in the coming season. He is also likely to continue playing in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) and other club-level cricket.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 September 1986 (age 38) Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nickname | Ash,[1] Lege[2] |
| Height | 188[3] cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm off-break |
| Role | Bowling-all rounder |
| Website | raviashwin.com |
| International information | |
| National side | India (2010–2024) |
| Test debut (cap 271) | 6 November 2011 v West Indies |
| Last Test | 6 December 2024 v Australia |
| ODI debut (cap 185) | 5 June 2010 v Sri Lanka |
| Last ODI | 8 October 2023 v Australia |
| ODI shirt no. | 99 |
| T20I debut (cap 30) | 12 June 2010 v Zimbabwe |
| Last T20I | 10 November 2022 v England |
| T20I shirt no. | 99 |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2006/07–present | Tamil Nadu |
| 2008–2015 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2016–2017 | Rising Pune Supergiant |
| 2016–present | Dindigul Dragons |
| 2017 | Worcestershire |
| 2018–2019 | Kings XI Punjab |
| 2019 | Nottinghamshire |
| 2020–2021 | Delhi Capitals |
| 2021 | Surrey |
| 2022–2024 | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2025 | Chennai Super Kings |
| Career statistics | |
| CompetitionTestODIT20IFCMatches10611665156Runs scored3,5037071845,221Batting average25.9216.4426.2828.06100s/50s6/140/10/07/25Top score1246531*124Balls bowled27,1386,1411,45240,702Wickets53715672758Bowling average23.9533.2023.2224.815 wickets in innings37005510 wickets in match80012Best bowling7/594/254/87/59Catches/stumpings36/–30/–11/–58/– | |
hideMedal recordMen’s CricketRepresenting  IndiaICC Cricket World CupWinner2011 India-Bangladesh-Sri LankaRunner-up2023 IndiaICC Champions TrophyWinner2013 England and WalesRunner-up2017 England and WalesICC T20 World CupRunner-up2014 BangladeshICC World Test ChampionshipRunner-up2019-2021Runner-up2021-2023ACC Asia CupWinner2010 Sri LankaWinner2016 Bangladesh | |
Achievements That Define Greatness
Ashwin’s cricketing legacy is adorned with numerous accolades and records:
- Fastest Indian to 300 Test Wickets: Ashwin achieved this feat in just 54 matches, surpassing legends like Anil Kumble and Kapil Dev.
- Wisden Cricketer of the Year: Recognized for his outstanding contributions, Ashwin has been featured in Wisden’s prestigious list.
- ICC Awards: A multiple-time winner of the ICC Cricketer of the Year award, Ashwin’s performances have consistently been world-class.
- Match-Winning Performances: Whether it was his 13-wicket haul against New Zealand in 2016 or his heroic partnership with Hanuma Vihari in the Sydney Test of 2021, Ashwin’s retire contributions have been pivotal in India’s success.
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A Legacy for Generations
Ashwin’s journey exemplifies hard work, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. As he moves on to new horizons, his legacy will continue to inspire young cricketers to dream big and push boundaries.
Thank you, Ashwin, for the memories, the magic, and the moments that made cricket richer. Here’s wishing you all the best for your future endeavors!
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