Fans had sensed something was amiss when cameras captured a heartfelt moment between Ashwin and Virat Kohli on the final day of the Test

India vs Australia: Out of the three Tests so far, Ashwin, a veteran of 106 matches in the longest format, played only in Adelaide as the lone spinner.

Ravichandran Ashwin gained the tribute of both his teammates and his rivals after announcing his retirement from international cricket.

Ravichandran Ashwin bid goodbye to international cricket and delivered an emotional team talk to his India teammates.

Virat Kohli played a key role in devising a plan that helped India dismiss Travis Head cheaply in the India vs Australia 3rd Test.

As Ravichandran Ashwin announces his retirement from international cricket, let's look at some of his best moments.

Ravichandran Ashwin will not travel with Team India any further in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

A heavy sense of deja vu accompanied R Ashwin's retirement from international cricket as it reminded the cricket fraternity of the days when MS Dhoni and Anil Kumble exited the scene abruptly.

Ravichandran Ashwin sparred with his insecurities as a child for far too long and perhaps didn't want to be dragged into a rigmarole of insecurities once again.

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin abruptly announced his retirement midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Rohit Sharma said that players like Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane can make a comeback into the Indian cricket team

India played Washington Sundar ahead of R Ashwin in Perth before the veteran returned for the pink ball Test, at Rohit Sharma's insistence

India salvaged a crucial draw against Australia in the rain-marred third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Gabba on Wednesday.

Luminaries from the world of cricket on Wednesday doffed their hats to "all-time great" Ravichandran Ashwin after he announced his retirement from international cricket.

International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah wished a great future for Indian cricketstalwart Ravichandran Ashwin.

Australia's skipper Pat Cummins said he was surprised by India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announcing his retirement from international cricket after the drawn Test at Brisbane

India head coach Gautam Gambhir along with former cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan congratulated Ravichandran Ashwin, who brought the curtains down on his illustrious international career.

Australia's man in form Travis Head played down concerns over his fitness after appearing to struggle with a potential groin issue during the rain-marred drawn third Test against India