IND vs AUS: Ashwin said this to Virat Kohli, surprised everyone before Melbourne Test
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IND vs AUS: Ravichandran Ashwin promised to play with Virat Kohli at the MCG just 48 hours after announcing his retirement from international cricket. It sounds surprising, but Ashwin chose this special way to thank his teammate of 14 years. Ashwin had announced his retirement after the draw of the third Test match at Gabba on Wednesday, after which a few hours Virat Kohli wrote on his social media that I played with you for 14 years and when you told me today that you are retiring. So, I got a little emotional. Memories of those years when we used to play together came flooding back to me. I enjoyed every moment of this journey. Responding to Kohli’s message, Ashwin said, “Thank you friend.” As I told you, I will come to MCG to bat with you.
Ashwin gave a hint?
However, it was not clear what Ashwin meant. Some netizens speculated that he was referring to their crucial partnership against Pakistan during the 2022 T20 World Cup. In that match, Ashwin and Kohli combined on the last two balls to lead India to victory. During this, Kohli performed brilliantly and Ashwin remained unbeaten after scoring one run. Before announcing his retirement after the third Test match, Ashwin and Kohli were seen having an emotional conversation, with Kohli looking shocked and Ashwin wiping his eyes. The two were also seen hugging in the Indian dressing room.
Ashwin’s career was brilliant
Ashwin reached Chennai on Thursday, where he was warmly received by his family and friends. In his career, Ashwin took 537 wickets in 106 Test matches and scored 3,503 runs, which also included a record of taking five-wicket hauls 37 times. Ashwin saying goodbye to Test cricket like this was a big shock for the fans. Ashwin also won an ODI World Cup and Champions Trophy title during his career. Team India will always miss a spinner like Ashwin.
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