Ravichandran Ashwin showed his lighter side in a fun and heartwarming video shared by the BCCI on social media after he retired from international cricket on Wednesday (December 18).
In the viral clip, the former Indian off-spinner, who is known for his fiery competitiveness on the field, revealed his playful persona as he stepped into a 'new role' as a bowling coach for the Indian team's support staff cricket on Australia. tour.
Ravichandran Ashwin takes on the role of bowling coach for India's support staff in an emotional video
It was an indoor practice session where Ravichandran Ashwin invited all the backroom staff to show off their bowling skills. Ashwin, taking over as bowling coach with humor and energy, took turns calling the Indian staff to the nets, encouraging them to show their talent but also playfully criticizing their techniques.
The support staff enthusiastically joined in, doing their best amid the laughter. Meanwhile, Indian spinner Washington Sundar and pacer Prasidh Krishna were also seen watching the light-hearted competition between the Indian cricket team's support staff as they enjoyed the jovial atmosphere on the bench.
On the other hand, Ravichandran Ashwin did not stop at just joking but at the same time, the spin icon also gave them some bowling tips. Well, this video highlighted the strong bond and mutual respect in the Indian camp with Ashwin's genuine appreciation for the heroes behind the scenes and his bond with the support staff.
“The countless battles on the field are memorable”
During the video, the Indian support staff seemed excited to be a part of the unique experience and the entire session turned into a joyous celebration of teamwork and friendship. Well, Ashwin's ability to connect with both the players and the support staff remains one of his impressive qualities.
BCCI captioned the video: “The countless battles on the field are memorable. But Ashwin will also remember moments like these in his international career.”
The countless battles on the field are memorable ❤️
But it's moments like these that Ashwin will remember from his international career 😃👌
Check @ashwinravi99 supporting his beloved support staff 🫶#TeamIndia | #ThanksAshwin pic.twitter.com/OepvPpbMSc
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 19, 2024
Notably, Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a remarkable 14-year career, after the Gabba Test ended in a draw between India and Australia. The 38-year-old made his last appearance for India in the Adelaide Test against Australia.
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Ravichandran Ashwin's iconic career ends with 765 wickets and 2 ICC titles
Throughout his illustrious journey, Ashwin has claimed a record 765 wickets across all formats. He was an integral part of India's victorious campaigns in ODI World Cup 2011 and Champions Trophy 2013. He leaves behind a legacy of excellence and unforgettable moments on the field.
Ashwin, along with Ravindra Jadeja, created one of the deadliest bowling partnerships in Test history for India. He also holds a joint world record for most Player of the Series awards with Muttiah Muralitharan—11. Additionally, Ashwin and Shane Warne share the record for the second highest five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
With 537 scalps in 106 Tests, Ashwin ended his career as the second-highest wicket-taker for India and seventh overall in the shortest format of the game. However, he will be seen in action in domestic cricket playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL.