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India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin broke a lot of hearts after he decided to draw curtains on his international career.

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As the star spinner starts a new chapter of his life, let's discuss the top five performances of his memorable career.

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1. 7/59 vs New Zealand in 2016 Test

In 2016 Test series against the Kiwis, Ashwin claimed big figures of 6/81 and 7/59 in 3rd Test, which India won by 321 runs.

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2. 2/15 vs England in 2013 CT final

During the 2013 Champions Trophy final against England at Lord's, Ashwin played a crucial role as India defended 130. Ashwin claimed figures of 2/15.

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3. 2/52 vs Australia in 2011 ODI WC

Ashwin removed Shane Watson and Ricky Pointing during the tough quarter-finals match of the 2011 ODI World Cup against Australia.

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4. 39* vs Australia in 2021 Sydney Test

Ashwin's mighty 62-run partnership off 259 balls with Hanuma Vihari helped India draw the Sydney Test against Australia in 2021.

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5. 113 and 6/88 vs Ban in 2024 Test

Ashwin brought out the all-rounder in him and hammered 113 runs against Bangladesh in the 1st Test. He then went on to scalp 6 wickets in the same match.

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5 Memorable Performances Of Ashwin

India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin broke a lot of hearts after he decided to draw curtains on his international career.

As the star spinner starts a new chapter of his life, let's discuss the top five performances of his memorable career.

1. 7/59 vs New Zealand in 2016 TestIn 2016 Test series against the Kiwis, Ashwin claimed big figures of 6/81 and 7/59 in 3rd Test, which India won by 321 runs.

2. 2/15 vs England in 2013 CT finalDuring the 2013 Champions Trophy final against England at Lord's, Ashwin played a crucial role as India defended 130. Ashwin claimed figures of 2/15.

3. 2/52 vs Australia in 2011 ODI WCAshwin removed Shane Watson and Ricky Pointing during the tough quarter-finals match of the 2011 ODI World Cup against Australia.

4. 39* vs Australia in 2021 Sydney TestAshwin's mighty 62-run partnership off 259 balls with Hanuma Vihari helped India draw the Sydney Test against Australia in 2021.

5. 113 and 6/88 vs Ban in 2024 TestAshwin brought out the all-rounder in him and hammered 113 runs against Bangladesh in the 1st Test. He then went on to scalp 6 wickets in the same match.