- Veteran off-spinner R Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket.
- On December 18, the 38-year-old veteran made the announcement soon after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended in a draw.
- He played in only one of the first three Tests of the ongoing series against Australia, taking one for 53 in the day-night match in Adelaide.
- On November 6, 2011, he made his Test debut for India against the West Indies in Delhi.
- Ashwin is India's second-highest wicket-taker in international or Test cricket.
- In his illustrious career, he has taken 537 wickets in 106 Test matches, which puts him second only to Anil Kumble, who has taken 619 wickets.
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