‘When you’re bowling, standing still is never boring’: Ajinkya Rahane writes goodbye note to R Ashwin

Indian dough Ajinkya Rahane wrote an emotional farewell letter on Wednesday Ravichandran Ashwinwho announced his retirement from international cricket. Ashwin surprised many when he became the captain of Team India. Rohit Sharma officially announce your decision. Fans sensed something was wrong when cameras captured a heartfelt moment between Ashwin and Virat Kohli on the last day of testing. Ashwin was visibly emotional and Kohli hugged him warmly, hinting at the big announcement that would follow.

Ever since news of Ashwin’s retirement broke, wishes have been pouring in for his remarkable career.

Using his official nickname X, Rahane recalled standing still while Ashwin bowled, calling it an unforgettable experience. He also wished Ashwin all the best in his future endeavours.

“Congratulations on an incredible journey @ashwinravi99! Standing still was never boring while you were bowling, every ball felt like an opportunity waiting to happen. All the best for your next chapter,” Rahane wrote on X.

Ashwin made his Test debut in 2011 against the West Indies, marking the beginning of a distinguished career in red-ball cricket. He appeared in 106 Tests, taking an astonishing 537 wickets, including 37 five-wicket hauls, and scored 3,503 runs.

Ashwin played 23 Tests against Australia, taking 115 wickets at an impressive strike rate of 2.71. The 38-year-old also holds the record for most wickets taken in a single Border-Gavaskar Trophy series with 29 scalps in the 2020-21 season.

In the longest format of the game, Ashwin has set many records that may be difficult to surpass. He is the fastest Indian bowler to take 350 Test wickets and is India’s second highest wicket-taker in Tests with 537 dismissals at an economy rate of 2.83.