With 537 wickets from 106 Tests, Ashwin is India's second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, behind Anil Kumble
It is understood that retirement was on his mind after the home series against New Zealand, which India shockingly lost 0-3
Australia, who largely controlled the third Test, declared their second innings at 89/7 to set India a 275-run target but rian prevented an exciting climax
He wore many hats as an active international cricketer and it would take just a five-minute conversation with him would be enough to know that he can see through word salad quite easily
Speaking to broadcasters Star Sports, Gavaskar compared Ashwin's decision to MS Dhoni's mid-series retirement in 2014-15
Ashwin featured in 287 international matches for India, including 106 Tests, 116 ODIs and 65 T20Is
Indian all-rounder announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect following the third Test between India and Australia at Brisbane
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A bigger challenge for Rohit now is adapting to the middle order after KL Rahul's solid performances, which have seen him take over the opening slot.
Ashwin retires from the game as the second highest wicket-taker for India in Tests with 537 scalps in 106 games, leaving him only behind Anil Kumble (619 wickets). He
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Ashwin featured in 106 Tests for India, in which he took 537 wickets with the ball and amassed 3,503 runs with the bat
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma also talked about Ashwin as a person and about the kind of character he has had over the years.
The visuals from the dressing room saw Virat Kohli having a deep conversation with the spinner and then went on to hug him in what seemed to be an emotional moment between the two.
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