Thinking bowler who could at will outwit batsmen
Hindustan Times|December 19, 2024
The off-spinners' club lost its brightest star when R Ashwin announced his retirement in Brisbane on Wednesday. He wasn't picked for the Gabba Test and perhaps sitting on the bench firmed up his mind.
Ashish Magotra
Thinking bowler who could at will outwit batsmen

In a quick emotional announcement, Ashwin called time on a career that defied odds in many ways. He finished with 537 wickets in a 106-Test career that saw India scale the storied heights of the game. Before Ashwin came on the scene, India's most successful off-spinner was Harbhajan Singh and the latter was at the Gabba as a commentator to see a great call time on his international career. The 44-year-old had a quick chat with Hindustan Times to talk about what in his opinion made Ashwin special.

How would you sum up Ashwin's career?

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