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‘I’ve had fun’: India ‘all-time great’ Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket

The 38-year-old took 537 wickets in his 106 Tests, leaving him seventh on the all-time list and second only to Anil Kumble for his country

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India’s Ravichandran Ashwin (right) dismisses Australia’s Mitchell Marsh in the second Test in Adelaide, his final international match. He took more wickets against Australia than any other country. Photo: EPA-EFE

India’s off-spinning great Ravichandran Ashwin announced his immediate retirement from international cricket following the third Test against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday.

The 38-year-old took 537 wickets in his 106 Tests at an average of 24.00, leaving him seventh on the all-time list and second only to Anil Kumble (619) for his country.

He also played 116 one-day and 65 Twenty20 internationals.

“This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats at an international level,” Ashwin said at the post-match press conference alongside skipper Rohit Sharma after the match was drawn.

“I feel there’s a little bit of punch left in me as a cricketer, but I’d like to express that, showcase that, in club-level cricket.”

Ravichandran Ashwin (centre) celebrates after a five-wicket haul in the last Test against England in March. Photo: AFP
Ravichandran Ashwin (centre) celebrates after a five-wicket haul in the last Test against England in March. Photo: AFP

He was not selected for Brisbane with his final Test coming in Adelaide last week where he took 1-53.

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