Ace India spinner R Ashwin announced his international retirement on Wednesday following a draw in the third Test in Brisbane. Here's how the colleagues of past and present, opponents and prominent broadcasters, among others, reacted to the 38-year-old's retirement:
ASHWIN RETIRES
Tributes pour in as Ashwin announces retirement
Ashwin retires as India's second-highest wicket-taker in Tests. © BCCI
The privilege of seeing you grow from a young bowler to a legend of modern cricket is something that I wouldn't trade for the world! I know that generations of bowlers to come will say that I became a bowler coz of Ashwin! U will be missed brother!
- Gautam Gambhir, India head coach, on X
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 cricket are second to none and you will always and always be remembered as a legend of Indian cricket. Wish you nothing but the best in your life with your family and everything else that it unfolds for you. With massive respect and lots of love to you and your close ones. Thanks for everything buddy.
- Virat Kohli on X
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