Ashwin says Kohli grew emotional when told of his retirement

14 Nov 2026, 05:28 pm IST|
Ashwin says Kohli grew emotional when told of his retirement
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Ravichandran Ashwin told Virat Kohli of his decision to retire at the Gabba in Brisbane during rain breaks in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Ashwin said he decided to retire because of injuries and recent underwhelming performances.

Kohli became emotional and reminisced about Ashwin's significant contributions to the team. They reflected on Ashwin's legacy before he officially stepped away from the game.

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