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Ravichandran Ashwinone of India’s greatest, recently spoke about his decision not to play a farewell Test. The 37-year-old announced his retirement from Test cricket during Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25ending a glorious career that saw him rewrite record books and become one of the most prolific bowlers in the history of the game. Speaking on your show, Ash Ki-BaatAshwin explained why he decided not to hold a ceremonial farewell match, a tradition that many cricketers cherish.
Ravichandran Ashwin explains why he didn’t opt for a farewell test
Ashwin explained that he values honesty and merit over ceremonial gestures, stating that a farewell match has no meaning for him if he does not truly deserve a place in the team. He stressed that playing solely to say goodbye would leave him dissatisfied as it would undermine his cricketing spirit. Ashwin believes in walking away at a point where people wonder ‘why’ he walks away, rather than ‘why not’, reflecting his desire to leave the game on a high note and with dignity.
“Personally I think there is nothing important about having a farewell match. I just want to be honest. Think about it, if I get a bye tryout but don’t deserve a spot on the team, I won’t be happy. Just cricket mein dum tha, but I think it’s always better to stop when people ask why and not why not.” Ashwin said.
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A glorious test race to remember
Ashwin’s retirement brings to an end a phenomenal Test career that spanned over a decade. The off-spinner finished with 537 wickets in 106 Tests, making him India’s second-highest wicket-taker across all formats, behind the legendary. Anil Kumble.
Known for his sharp cricketing mind and uncanny ability to adapt to conditions, Ashwin played a pivotal role in India’s dominance in their home conditions and several historic victories abroad. His contributions with the bat, including five centuries, added significant value to the team.
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