Gautam Gambhir pens emotional message after Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement

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India head coach Gautam Gambhir shared an emotional message following Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement from international cricket, highlighting the spinner's remarkable journey and legacy in modern cricket.

India's spin maverick Ravi Ashwin announced his retirement as an India cricketer after the 3rd Test against Australia in Brisbane. The rain-marred Test at Gabba ended in a stalemate, and the day was left with a bit more blue as Ashwin ended his journey with India.

Gambhir, known for his candid opinions, expressed deep admiration for Ashwin's illustrious career and the inspiration he has provided to generations of cricketers.

In his tribute, Gambhir wrote, "The privilege of seeing you grow from a young bowler to a legend of modern cricket is something that I wouldn't trade for the world! I know that generations of bowlers to come will say that I became a bowler coz of Ashwin! U will be missed brother!"

Gambhir's words reflect the profound impact Ashwin has had on Indian cricket. From his debut to becoming one of the finest off-spinners in history, Ashwin's contributions span over a decade of excellence. With over 700 international wickets, countless match-winning performances, and a reputation as a thinking cricketer, Ashwin redefined the art of off-spin bowling.

India captain Rohit Sharma was also left with sadness after Ashwin's announcement. Virat Kohli was seen giving an emotional hug to the off-spinner during the match, which fuelled the retirement speculation at the earliest.