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Ashwin Announces International Retirement

Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India's most successful spin bowlers, has announced his retirement from international cricket. This decision came as a surprise to his teammates and fans alike, particularly Ravindra Jadeja, with whom he formed a formidable bowling partnership. The duo played 58 Tests together, scalping 587 wickets, making them India's most successful bowling pair, surpassing the record held by Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh (501 wickets) [1].

Ashwin's retirement was announced at a hastily-called media conference following the drawn Test between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane. He played 106 Tests for India since his 2011 debut, taking 537 wickets, including 115 against Australia at an average of 28.58 in 23 Tests [2]. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) shared a heartfelt tribute to Ashwin, highlighting his achievements and contributions to the team.

Ashwin's father, Ravichandran Ashwin's beloved 'Appa', expressed surprise at his son's sudden retirement, hinting that there could be underlying reasons, including feeling humiliated [4]. However, Ashwin himself has downplayed these comments, focusing on the memories and gratitude he feels for his career.

The retirement of Ashwin signals a significant shift in India's Test team dynamics, with the onus now on younger players to step up and fill the void left by one of the greatest spinners of this era. Ravindra Jadeja has emphasized the need for youngsters to seize this opportunity, ensuring that India continues to dominate in Test cricket [1].

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