India’s renowned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recently announced his retirement from international cricket after an illustrious career that spanned over a decade. His wife, Prithi Narayanan, shared an emotional tribute on social media, reflecting on their journey together and Ashwin’s remarkable cricketing career.
Ashwin made his retirement announcement after the third Test against Australia in Brisbane, which ended in a draw due to heavy rain. Tributes from fans, players, and cricketing personalities have poured in for the spinner, acknowledging his immense contributions to Indian cricket. Prithi, in her heartfelt post, recalled their shared memories over the years, from big wins and awards to moments of personal reflection and quiet joy.
In her tribute, Prithi wrote, “It has been a blurry two days for me… When I saw Ashwin’s press conference, I thought of small and big moments. Many, many memories over the last 13-14 years.” She mentioned the quiet moments they shared after intense games, the joy of winning major titles like the Champions Trophy and the historic victory at the Gabba, and even the heartbreaks they endured together. She also spoke about the daily rituals that were part of Ashwin’s preparation, including his meditative breathing before games and his love for revisiting footage to plan strategies.
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Prithi expressed deep gratitude for the journey they have shared, writing, “From not knowing how to put a kit bag together to following you to stadiums all over the world, rooting for you, watching you, and learning from you, it has been an absolute pleasure.” She praised Ashwin’s passion, discipline, and the relentless hard work that defined his career. She also acknowledged the sacrifices made to stay relevant in the fiercely competitive world of cricket.
In a touching conclusion, she told Ashwin that it was time for him to relax and enjoy life on his terms. “It is time to set the burden of being you down. Live life on your terms, make space for those extra calories, make time for your family, make time to do absolutely nothing, share memes all day, create a new bowling variation, bug our kids out of their minds. Just do it all.”
Ashwin retires as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, with 537 wickets in 106 matches. He also contributed significantly with the bat, scoring 3503 runs with six centuries and 14 fifties. His career highlights include winning the joint-highest Player of the Series awards in Test history (11) alongside Muthiah Muralidaran and earning 10 Player of the Match awards. Ashwin’s legacy in Indian cricket is marked not only by his exceptional bowling skills but also by his leadership and contributions to numerous victories for the Indian team.
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