Delhi: It is said that it is necessary to have the company of some elder in life. When you are on the wrong path, there should be someone who shows you the right direction and helps you reach your destination. There are very few such people in this world. But, sometimes we must have met such people who have guided us without any selfishness.
The national team rarely gets a great player like Ravichandran Ashwin, the record itself is testifying.
Ashwin informed about retirement
Something similar happened with the Indian cricket team’s legendary off-spinner R Ashwin. Today, on 18 December 2024, Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket, which surprised everyone. The Gabba Test between India and Australia ended in a draw and shortly after this, Ashwin informed about his retirement in a press conference.
MS Dhoni guided Ashwin
Everyone knows that Ashwin is the second highest wicket taker for India in Test cricket, but very few people know the story of how he achieved this success. The most important person who guided Ashwin in his career was former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, with whose help Ashwin completely changed the direction of his career.
Whatever I am is because of Dhoni
Ashwin himself has said many times that Dhoni gave a new turn to his career. He decided to give Ashwin the new ball in the 2011 IPL final, and Ashwin performed brilliantly, taking the wicket of Chris Gayle. Ashwin believes that that night changed the direction of his career. He once said, “Whatever Dhoni did for me, I will always be indebted to him.”
Ashwin was selected in 2008 IPL
Ashwin was selected as a local spinner in the IPL in 2008, but due to Muttiah Muralitharan, he did not get to play any matches. However, Ashwin improved himself and gradually his growth increased. Till now he has taken 180 wickets in 212 matches in IPL.
Dhoni’s contribution has been very important in Ashwin’s career and it was with his help that Ashwin found a new direction, which was successful in taking him to today’s level.
Video: The End of an Era: Ashwin Retires from International Cricket.
