Washington Sundar, the successor of R Ashwin, posted an emotional message on his social media account when the latter announced his retirement from international cricket.
The third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 ended in a draw. Washington Sundar, the successor of India’s seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, gave his reaction as his mentor from Tamil Nadu announced his retirement from international cricket.
Washington went on to his ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter) account, and shared a heartfelt message for his mentor.
.@ashwinravi99 🐐🤍 pic.twitter.com/z4VlTpVf4M
— Washington Sundar (@Sundarwashi5) December 18, 2024
“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,” Sundar wrote in his post.
“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,” the post further read.
Both Sundar and Ashwin are with India during tour of Australia for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where Sundar was the part of first Test, and Ashwin came in the second Test.
Ashwin featured for India in 106 Test matches, including his last appearance in the pink-ball Test of the ongoing five-match Test series against Australia. He has bagged 537 wickets and also scored 3503 run. He also ended his international career as the only Test cricket player who has claimed more than 500 wickets and six centuries in the longest format of the game.
