‘When your mother was in the hospital…’, PM Modi’s emotional letter to R Ashwin after retirement

PM Modi on Ashwin Retirement: India’s legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has said goodbye to all three formats of cricket. His decision surprised not only the fans but also his teammates in the Indian dressing room. Ashwin, who was on Australia tour for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, had announced his retirement from international cricket as soon as the Test match played at Gabba in Brisbane was over. PM’s reaction is visible on Ashwin’s retirement from cricket.

‘Will miss jersey number 99 a lot’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi “The announcement of your retirement from international cricket shocked fans in India and across the world. At a time when everyone was expecting more off-breaks, you bowled a carrom ball that stunned everyone. However, everyone understands that this must have been a difficult decision for you too, as you will miss jersey number 99.

PM Modi wrote, “Cricket lovers will miss the hope they used to feel when you came to the crease to bowl. It always felt like you were weaving a net around your opponents, Who can trap the victim at any moment. Holding the record of winning the most Man of the Series awards in Test matches shows how much influence you have had on the team’s success in the last several years.”

PM mentioned Ashwin’s mother

Referring to Ashwin’s mother in his letter, PM Modi said, “Your honesty and commitment came to the fore even in adverse circumstances. We all remember how you continued to contribute to the team despite your mother being hospitalised.” Come back and that time when you played against South Africa despite not being able to contact your family during the floods in Chennai.”

PM Modi also mentioned the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. The PM wrote, “As a young player, you took five wickets on your Test debut and were part of the team that won the ODI World Cup in 2011. When you led the team to victory in the last over of the Champions Trophy in 2013.”

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