The video showcasing R. Ashwin’s return is gaining significant attention, featuring a warm and impressive reception
R. Ashwin's mother weeps as she embraces her son, while his father becomes emotional upon his return after retirement
The video showcasing R. Ashwin’s return is gaining significant attention, featuring a warm and impressive reception.
The day following his retirement announcement from international cricket, renowned Indian off-spinner R. Ashwin arrived home from Australia on Thursday.
India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin arrived in Chennai on Friday morning, after surprising everyone with his announcement to retire from international cricket during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
Ashwin’s father was the first to welcome him with open arms, showering him with affectionate kisses on his cheeks, while his mother stood nearby, gently wiping away her tears as she embraced him.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: People extend a warm welcome to cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin as he arrives at his residence in Chennai, a day after announcing his retirement from International Cricket. pic.twitter.com/rUt5BFX3rA
— ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2024
As the renowned Indian cricketer arrived at his home with his wife and daughters, he warmly greeted his neighbors and close friends, offering them autographs and embraces.
India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, announced at a press conference in Brisbane on Thursday that Ashwin would be returning home on Friday and would not accompany the team to Melbourne for the Boxing Day Test.
Ashwin’s sudden decision to retire immediately caught many off guard, especially as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was approaching the final two Tests of the series.
Ashwin was seen at the Madras International Meenambakkam Airport in Chennai on Friday morning. He, however, requested privacy from the media and refrained from answering any questions.
Ashwin received a warm and celebratory reception at his home in Chennai. He was greeted with traditional music, floral garlands, and heartfelt embraces from his parents.
“The cricketer in me, the Indian cricketer, international cricketer might have come to an end, but the cricket nut in me will never come to an end, so I will be looking forward to each one of your performances and all the very best. I’ve had a great time. I will be taking a flight back home, but I will be tuned to watch how well you guys go in Melbourne,” said Ashwin while announcing his retirement.
“I don’t know how to go about this. Honestly, it is easier to speak in the team huddle. Even though I’m not exhibiting it, it is truly a very emotional moment for me,” Ashwin said in a video shared by BCCI. Aisa feel ho raha hai ki… (it is feeling like) when in 2011-12 I toured here, my first Australian tour, I saw everybody transition. I saw Rahul (Dravid) bhai left, Sachin (Tendulkar) paaji left. I have enjoyed it, thoroughly enjoyed it, built some great relationships and friendships over the last four-five years notably, and I am leaving behind some of my teammates who have been playing (with me),” he added.
