Ravichandran Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket

The 38-year-old's decision came right after the third Test between India and Australia that ended in a draw at Brisbane.

"This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats at the international level," Ashwin said during a press conference.

Ashwin's goodbye to international cricket will put him second in the list of India's top wicket takers in Tests only after Anil Kumble.

With a tally of 537 wickets in 106 Test matches, Ashwin stands at seventh place in most wicket takers list. Additionally, the off-spinner has the record for dismissing the highest number of left-handed batsmen (268).

On top of the Tests, the spin wizard appeared in 116 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 65 T20Is, where he bagged 156 and 72 wickets respectively.  

Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made a special social media post to congratulate the spin magician and wrote on X, "Thank You Ashwin. A name synonymous with mastery, wizardry, brilliance, and innovation. The ace spinner and #TeamIndia's invaluable all-rounder announces his retirement from international cricket. Congratulations on a legendary career, @ashwinravi99 ❤️"