Indian veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has reached Chennai early this morning, December 19. IANS has released a video of Ashwin entering the airport, surrounded by photographers and fans, greeting him and wishing him a great life post-retirement. Ashwin's wife came with their daughters to receive him, who was spotted waiting in the car outside. Ravichandran Ashwin, the 38-year-old Indian spinner, announced his retirement from international cricket abruptly in the middle of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. He was spotted getting warm hugs from Virat Kohli in the Indian dressing room during the rain delay that had sparked his retirement rumours. Tamil Nadu: Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin returned to Chennai after announcing his retirement from international cricket. He made the announcement after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. His wife and children welcomed him at the airport pic.twitter.com/SgiZ5wU1dC — IANS (@ians_india) December 19, 2024 Later, he announced his retirement in the post-match conference, following which Indian Test captain Rohit Sharma informed that Ashwin will leave the camp on December 19. Read also: 'See you all soon': Ravichandran Ashwin posts thanking video, glimpses of his career Ashwin retires after Gabba draw Ravichandran Ashwin, India’s legendary spinner, ended his 14 glorious years of international cricket as India’s second-highest Test wickettaker with 537 dismissals, behind Anil Kumble. He announced his decision after India’s rain-fed draw in the 4th Test against Australia at Gabba. Indian captain Rohit Sharma revealed that Ashwin had hinted at retirement earlier in the series, requesting the team respect his decision. Despite India’s initial plans to retain him, conditions and team strategy led to Jadeja replacing him in the Gabba Test. In the ongoing BGT, he just played at Adelaide, that is, in the second Test, claiming just one cricket. Across 106 Tests, 116 ODIs, and 65 T20Is, Ashwin amassed 775 wickets and cemented his place as one of the world’s greatest off-spinners. Globally, he ranks seventh in Test wickets and leaves a legacy of skill, strategy, and consistency.