Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket on Wednesday. Ashwin is the highest wicket taker for India.
As soon as he retired, reactions started pouring in on social media. Former Indian captain Virat Kohli has written an emotional post. At the same time, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir wrote, “Brother you will be missed.” Social media reactions from cricketers and celebrities on Ashwin's retirement…
All the memories of playing with you came up – Kohli Virat Kohli posted on the social media platform,
All the memories of playing with you came flooding back. I have enjoyed every moment of the journey with you. You will always be remembered as a legend of Indian cricket. Much respect and much love to you and those close to you. Thanks for everything friend.
Gambhir wishes X for the future Gambhir posted on X and wished him the best for the future. He wrote, 'I will never forget the privilege of watching you grow from a young bowler to a modern day cricket legend. I know the next generation of bowlers will say that I became a bowler because of Ashwin! You will be missed bro!'
I am proud to play with you – Dinesh Karthik Dinesh Karthik wrote, 'Well done for a great career. I am proud to play with you. You are definitely a great player to play for Tamil Nadu.
Hope to meet often now – Harbhajan Harbhajan Singh wrote about Ashwin on social media, 'Congratulations Ashwin for a great cricket career. Your ambition as a Test cricketer was admirable. Congratulations on being the flag bearer of Indian spin for more than a decade. Very proud of your achievements.
Well Plaid Ash- Yuvraj Singh Yuvraj Singh wrote, 'Well Plaid Ash, have a great trip! From trapping the best players in the world to standing firm in tough situations, you have been a great player for the team.
Thanks Ravi Ashwin- Ian Bishop Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop has also wished Ashwin. He wrote, 'Thank you Ravi Ashwin. Glad you came and have been part of the international game with such excellence for so long. You taught, enlightened and entertained.
Congratulations on a wonderful career – Ravi Shastri Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri wrote, Hey Ash, congrats on a great career, old boy. You were an invaluable asset during my tenure as coach and your skills enriched the game immensely. God Bless.
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