"A Privilege to Witness Your Journey" - Gautam Gambhir Pays an Enduring Tribute to Ravichandran Ashwin
Former Indian Cricketer Gautam Gambhir was quoted to express an emotional tribute to his fellowman Ravichandran Ashwin as if it's a privilege being able to see him excel in this sport called International Cricket. He added much value towards the contribution the man did to Indian Cricket, for he's quite an immense one to forget, such being as he is valuable not just when bowling and for his teamwork.
The cricketing fraternity has greeted Ravichandran Ashwin with appreciation as he decides to retire from his brilliant international cricketing career. Head coach of the Indian team Gautam Gambhir and other veteran cricketers, Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan, welcomed the move with hearty felicitations for the stalwart player, Ravichandran Ashwin.
Ashwin has been dominant in the world of spin bowling for two decades. His international sojourn is now coming to an end, marking an end to a career, which will forever leave indelible marks on Indian cricket. His relentless pursuit towards excellence, constant thirst for improvement, and exceptional skills on the cricket field have redefined art in spin bowling, cementing his place as among the greatest cricketers to be on the field.
On Day 5 of the Brisbane Test, Gambhir was present when Ashwin shared a very emotional moment with Virat Kohli, which in all probability indicated that something big was to be made public. Here are the words of Gambhir that have been describing him. He took to his Twitter account to describe what the moment felt like, how he felt: "A privilege to watch you go from that young promising cricketer to becoming an all-time legend. All upcoming bowlers will talk with this belief, 'I came because of you, Ashwin'. I wouldn't, for anything in this entire world, trade these journeys in for watching yours in life. You would indeed be missed, Brother
Former spinner Harbhajan Singh also one of Ashwin's greatest votary, celebrates an impressive career. It has been over a decade of leading Indian spin and your career has been just outstanding @ashwinravi99. Your ambition as a Test cricketer is just truly inspiring. Over ten years, you have been the flag bearer of Indian spin and the achievements are really your commitment. Be proud of all that you have achieved, and I hope to see much more of you going forward."
Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who had given crucial performances, hailed Ashwin's monumental career as an "absolute match-winner." Irfan said Ashwin's contribution to Indian cricket was unmatched, "Retiring as India's second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket is a remarkable achievement. When you add his invaluable batting performances to the mix, you have one of the finest all-rounders to have played the game. Well done, Ash!"
Ashwin's statistics against his career speak about domination. He took 537 wickets in 106 test matches, with 37 five-wicket hauls and 3,503 runs. These numbers say the unmatched skill, persistence and consistency he has shown. Beyond this, Ashwin's impact on Indian cricket is something huge to talk about. His leadership for the spin department and his capabilities to adapt himself to most playing conditions made him quite an important player in making India successful at cricket after years.
In the end, it is inspirational, where Ashwin's growth as a cricketer mirrors his contributions to Indian cricket's legacy. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy that will continue to inspire future generations of cricketers, particularly aspiring spinners, for years to come.
