Anushka Sharma has shared a heartfelt tribute to celebrated off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket across all formats after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The news about Ashwin’s immediate retirement during the ongoing five-match Test series has taken fans by surprise. Anushka reposted Team India’s tribute video on her Instagram Stories, tagging Ashwin’s wife, Prithi Narayanan, and captioning the story, “Ravichandran Ashwin-a legacy that will live on,” as a tribute to his extraordinary career.
Virat Kohli has also shared his feelings in X, about their togetherness for 14 years. He goes on to say, “When you told me today that you’re retiring, that made me a bit emotional. The flashbacks of all those years playing together came running in my head. Second to none in skill, and in terms of playing match-winning knocks for Indian cricket, you will always be remembered as an all-time legend.”
Kohli expressed his love and gratitude, adding, “I wish you nothing but the best in your life with your family and everything else that comes your way. With massive respect and lots of love to you and your close ones. Thanks for everything, buddy.” The message was complete with a picture of the two celebrating a moment on the field.
With the Boxing Day Test-in other words, the fourth Test-between India and Australia about to get underway on December 26, the series is poised at 1-1, making this moment even more significant in Indian cricket history.
