On Thursday, the Chennai-born player received a warm welcome after he arrived at his residence in Chennai, a day after announcing his retirement from International Cricket.

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made a quiet early-morning return to the country in Chennai on Thursday.

Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc has paid a glorious tribute to the just-retired India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin

The entire cricket fraternity and fans around the world were left shocked after the ace Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin decided to call time on his international career.

Ravichandran Ashwin, a veteran of 106 Tests in which he claimed 537 wickets, called time on his international career after a string of episodes confirmed his status going forward in the Indian team.

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.

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

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.

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.

Mohammed Shami made his comeback from injury during the recently-concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and has also been named in Bengal's squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, starting Saturday.

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