Retirement of R Ashwin’s Glorious Cricket Career

Legendary Off-Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is one of India’s greatest off-spinners, with over 474 Test wickets to his name.

Fastest to 300 Test Wickets Ashwin achieved the milestone of 300 Test wickets in just 54 matches, becoming the fastest bowler in Test history to do so.

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All-Rounder Excellence Apart from bowling, Ashwin scored 5 Test centuries, showcasing his prowess as an all-rounder.

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Key to India’s Home Dominance Ashwin was pivotal in India’s dominance in Test cricket at home, consistently delivering match-winning performances.

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Player of the Series Awards He has won 9 Player of the Series awards in Tests, the highest by any Indian player.

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2011 World Cup Squad Ashwin was part of India’s 2011 ICC World Cup-winning team, contributing to crucial matches.

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T20 Pioneer He played a vital role in shaping India’s T20 strategies, being a top performer in IPL for Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

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Unique Bowling Variations Known for his sharp cricketing mind, Ashwin mastered variations like the ‘carrom ball’, making him unpredictable to batsmen.

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