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Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket, marking the end of a glorious 14-year career. The 38-year-old bowler, known for his guile, consistency, and sheer brilliance, leaves the game as one of India’s greatest cricketing legends.
Ashwin’s career is a testament to his dedication and skill, etching his name among the finest to ever play the sport. Here’s a look at his illustrious journey and unparalleled achievements:
Ravichandran Ashwin Career Highlights
Test Cricket Excellence
- Second-highest wicket-taker for India in Tests (537 wickets), behind Anil Kumble.
- Seventh on the all-time list of highest wicket-takers in Test history.
- Fastest bowler to reach 250, 300, and 350 Test wickets.
- Record-holder for dismissing the most left-handed batters in Tests (268 wickets).
- Scored 3503 Test runs, including 6 centuries and 14 fifties.
- Holds the Indian record for 4 instances of scoring a century and taking a five-wicket haul in the same Test (second only to Ian Botham globally).
- Joint-second in all-time five-wicket hauls in Tests (37), alongside Shane Warne.
All-Round Contribution
- One of only three Test all-rounders with 3000+ runs and 500+ wickets.
- Won the Man of the Series award 11 times in Tests, joint-highest with Muttiah Muralitharan.
Limited-Overs Legacy
- ODIs: 116 matches, 156 wickets at an economy of 4.93, and 707 runs with a highest score of 65.
- Member of the Indian team that won the 2011 ICC ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy.
- T20Is: 65 matches, 72 wickets with an economy of 6.90.
Recognition & Honors
- Awarded the Arjuna Award in 2015.
- Won the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year and Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year in 2016.
- Named in the ICC Test Team of the Decade (2011-2020).
Domestic & IPL Contributions
- Played 162 First-Class matches, claiming 779 wickets and scoring over 5400 runs.
- Integral part of multiple IPL teams, set to return to CSK for IPL 2025.
Ravichandran Ashwin Career Stats
Bowling Records
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Average | Economy | 5W/10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 106 | 537 | 7/59 | 24.00 | 2.83 | 37/8 |
| ODIs | 116 | 156 | 4/25 | 33.20 | 4.93 | 1/- |
| T20Is | 65 | 72 | 4/8 | 23.22 | 6.90 | -/- |
Batting Records
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | 100s/50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 106 | 3503 | 124 | 25.75 | 6/14 |
| ODIs | 116 | 707 | 65 | 16.44 | 0/1 |
| T20Is | 65 | 184 | 31* | 26.28 | 0/0 |
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