R Ashwin retires from international cricket, ends career midway through Australia tour
India TodayOff-spinner R Ashwin announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket on Wednesday, December 18. Captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that R Ashwin would not stay with the team for the remainder of the series and would head back to India on Thursday, December 19. In stats: R Ashwin's glorious Test numbers | Virat Kohli reacts to Ashwin retirement "This will be my last day as an Indian cricket in all formats of the game at the international level. All-rounder R Ashwin reflects after bringing the curtain down on a glorious career ðð#TeamIndia | #ThankYouAshwin | @ashwinravi99 pic.twitter.com/dguzbaousg — BCCI December 18, 2024 Speculation about his retirement was rife after he was seen hugging former captain Virat Kohli in the dressing room at Gabba during a rain interruption on Wednesday. A GLORIOUS CAREER IN WHITES Known for his sharp cricketing acumen, Ashwin debuted in 2011 against the West Indies and quickly established himself as a key figure in India's Test lineup.