Ravichandran Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket

India’s ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday (December 18, 2024) after the end of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane.

The announcement was made during the post-match press conference after the Gabba Test.

“This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats in the international level,” the 38-year-old told reporters at the Gabba ground.

He said, “I do feel there’s a bit of punch left in me as a cricketer, but I would like to ... showcase that in club level cricket.”