'More than just a teammate': R Ashwin's heir apparent in Team India pens down emotional message for his 'mentor' from Tamil Nadu

Ravichandran Ashwin's heir apparent Washington Sundar penned down a heartfelt note as the India veteran star announced his retirement from international cricket.

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• Wed • 18 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin alongside Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan

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Ravichandran Ashwin announced retirement from international cricket.

Ravichandran Ashwin picked up 537 wickets in 106 Tests.

Indian veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's heir apparent Washinton Sundar reacted as his mentor from Tamil Nadu announced retirement from all forms of cricket after the third Test match between India and Australia ended in a draw due to persistent rain at Gabba.

Sundar took his 'X' formerly known as Twitter to share a heartfelt message for his mentor.

"More than just a teammate - Ash anna, you have been an inspiration, a mentor and a true champion of the game. It's been an honor to share the field and the dressing room with you" posted Sundar.

"Coming from the same state of TN, I have grown up watching you from the close corners of Chepauk to playing against you and alongside you. Every moment has been a privilege. The learnings, both on and off the field are something I will carry with me forever. Wishing you success and happiness in whatever comes next" post further read.

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Both Sundar and Ashwin are the part of Rohit Sharma-led India squad featuring in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 where Sundar was the part of first Test and Ashwin featured in the second.

Ashwin has played 106 Test matches and picked up 537 wickets and also scored 3503 runs. His last appearance for India in a Test was during the pink-ball Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He remains the only Test cricketer to have claimed over 500 wickets and six centuries in the longest format of the game.