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Ravichandran Ashwin bid goodbye to the Indian cricket team with a powerful and emotional speech in the dressing room after announcing his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. Ashwin retired from all forms of international cricket immediately after the Brisbane Test between India and Australia ended in a draw. While Ashwin’s retirement in the middle of a high-stakes Test series in Australia took us all by surprise, Ashwin, in his speech, said the time had come for him to bid goodbye.
“Even though I am not exhibiting it, it’s a truly emotional moment,” Ashwin said at the start of his dressing room speech. “Thanks Rohit, thanks Virat, thanks Gauti bhai. I am so happy today.
“It feels like just now I toured Australia for the first time. I saw everybody transition. Rahul paaji left, Sachin paaji left,” Ashwin added.
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“But, trust me guys, everybody’s time comes and it’s truly my time. I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I have built some great relationships, especially over the last 4-5 years. I am leaving behind some of my teammates who have been playing with dearly.
“Every passing moment in the last four years, I have realised how much I value their relationship and value them as a player. I have had a great time,” he added.
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Ashwin added that while he will be returning home immediately, he will continue to follow the team.
“I will be taking a flight back home. But I will be tuned in to watch how well you guys go in Melbourne. I will be looking forward to each one of your performances,” Ashwin said.
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“The international cricketer in me might have come to an end, but the cricket nut in me will never come to an end. All the very best. If at all, you guys need anything, I am just a phone call away,” he added.
One of the greatest spinners and all-rounders of all time in Test, Ashwin retired after taking 537 wickets in 106 Tests. He also scored six hundred.
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